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What did Abraham initially claim about Sarah when they arrived in Gerar?
What did Abraham initially claim about Sarah when they arrived in Gerar?
What consequence did God warn Abimelech of for taking Sarah?
What consequence did God warn Abimelech of for taking Sarah?
What reasoning did Abraham provide for his deceitful claim about Sarah?
What reasoning did Abraham provide for his deceitful claim about Sarah?
What did Abimelech do with the animals and servants he gave to Abraham?
What did Abimelech do with the animals and servants he gave to Abraham?
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How did God prevent Abimelech from sinning against Him?
How did God prevent Abimelech from sinning against Him?
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What was the amount of silver Abimelech gave to Sarah?
What was the amount of silver Abimelech gave to Sarah?
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What was the relationship between Abraham and Sarah as defined in the passage?
What was the relationship between Abraham and Sarah as defined in the passage?
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What did God instruct Abimelech to do in order to reverse the impending doom?
What did God instruct Abimelech to do in order to reverse the impending doom?
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What did the Angel of the LORD instruct Abraham not to do to his son?
What did the Angel of the LORD instruct Abraham not to do to his son?
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What did Abraham name the place where he offered the ram?
What did Abraham name the place where he offered the ram?
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What was the total amount of silver Abraham paid for the cave of Machpelah?
What was the total amount of silver Abraham paid for the cave of Machpelah?
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Who was the firstborn son of Nahor mentioned in the text?
Who was the firstborn son of Nahor mentioned in the text?
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How did the sons of Heth respond to Abraham's request for a burial place?
How did the sons of Heth respond to Abraham's request for a burial place?
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What familial relation did Rebekah have to Bethuel?
What familial relation did Rebekah have to Bethuel?
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Where did Sarah die?
Where did Sarah die?
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What condition was placed on Abraham before the blessing was given?
What condition was placed on Abraham before the blessing was given?
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What was the relationship between Abraham and Nahor?
What was the relationship between Abraham and Nahor?
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How did Ephron respond to Abraham's request for the cave?
How did Ephron respond to Abraham's request for the cave?
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What did Abraham name his son born to him and Sarah?
What did Abraham name his son born to him and Sarah?
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At what age did Abraham circumcise his son Isaac?
At what age did Abraham circumcise his son Isaac?
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Why was Sarah displeased with Hagar's son?
Why was Sarah displeased with Hagar's son?
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What did God promise Hagar regarding her son?
What did God promise Hagar regarding her son?
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What did Abraham give to Hagar before sending her away?
What did Abraham give to Hagar before sending her away?
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What covenant did Abraham make with Abimelech?
What covenant did Abraham make with Abimelech?
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What did Abraham set apart as a witness to their covenant?
What did Abraham set apart as a witness to their covenant?
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What did God instruct Abraham to do as a test of faith?
What did God instruct Abraham to do as a test of faith?
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What was Abraham's response when Isaac asked about the lamb for the burnt offering?
What was Abraham's response when Isaac asked about the lamb for the burnt offering?
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Where did God command Abraham to take Isaac for the offering?
Where did God command Abraham to take Isaac for the offering?
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What did Sarah exclaim about her having a child in her old age?
What did Sarah exclaim about her having a child in her old age?
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What are the names of the two boys mentioned in the text?
What are the names of the two boys mentioned in the text?
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What was the location called where Abraham and Abimelech made their covenant?
What was the location called where Abraham and Abimelech made their covenant?
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How did Isaac grow up after being weaned?
How did Isaac grow up after being weaned?
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Study Notes
Abraham and Abimelech
- Abraham moves to Gerar, claiming his wife Sarah is his sister to protect himself.
- Abimelech, king of Gerar, takes Sarah but is warned in a dream by God that she is Abraham's wife.
- Abimelech argues his innocence, stating he acted in integrity without knowing the truth.
- God instructs Abimelech to return Sarah to Abraham, who is a prophet and can pray for him.
- Upon learning the truth, Abimelech confronts Abraham for his deception.
- Abraham clarifies that he feared for his life, believing there would be no fear of God in Gerar.
- Abimelech compensates Abraham with livestock and offers him land in Gerar to dwell.
- God heals Abimelech and his household after Sarah is restored, as closure of wombs occurred due to her presence.
Isaac Is Born
- God fulfills His promise to Sarah, and she gives birth to Isaac at an advanced age.
- Abraham circumcises Isaac on the eighth day as per God’s command.
- Sarah expresses joy over having borne a child, defying expectations due to her age.
Hagar and Ishmael Depart
- Sarah sees Ishmael, the son of Hagar, mocking Isaac and demands their expulsion.
- Abraham is distressed but God reassures him regarding Ishmael's future, promising to make him a nation too.
- Abraham provides Hagar with bread and water before sending her away, leading her into the wilderness.
- Hagar, in despair, believes they will perish, but God intervenes, providing them a well of water.
- Ishmael grows up and becomes an archer, his mother finding him a wife from Egypt.
A Covenant with Abimelech
- Abimelech acknowledges God’s presence with Abraham and requests an oath of not dealing falsely with him.
- Abraham rebukes Abimelech over a well seized by his servants, asserting ownership of the well.
- The two men make a covenant at Beersheba, marked by seven ewe lambs as a witness to the well ownership.
- Abraham plants a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and worships God there.
Abraham’s Faith Confirmed
- God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac, which reveals Abraham's unwavering faith.
- Travel to Moriah takes three days; Abraham assures the servants they will return.
- Isaac questions the lack of a lamb for the burnt offering; Abraham replies that God will provide.
- Abraham binds Isaac and prepares to sacrifice him, but an angel intervenes, stopping him.
- A ram is found nearby, which Abraham sacrifices instead, naming the place “The-LORD-Will-Provide.”
- God reaffirms His promises to Abraham, mentioning the blessings and descendants from Isaac.
The Family of Nahor
- Abraham learns of his brother Nahor's descendants, including his niece Rebekah.
- Eight children are born to Nahor and his wife Milcah; Nahor's concubine also has several children.
Sarah’s Death and Burial
- Sarah lives to 127 years and dies in Hebron, prompting Abraham to mourn.
- Abraham seeks burial property from the Hittites, identifying himself as a foreigner.
- The sons of Heth honor Abraham, offering him burial places; he requests to buy the cave of Machpelah.
- Ephron the Hittite offers to give the land, but Abraham insists on purchasing it to honor the transaction.
- Abraham pays 400 shekels of silver to claim the cave, establishing a permanent burial site.
- Sarah is buried in Machpelah, marking it as Abraham's first possession in Canaan.
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Test your knowledge on the intriguing story of Abraham and Abimelech, where deception, faith, and divine intervention play significant roles. Explore themes of integrity, prophecy, and God's promise with the birth of Isaac. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these biblical events.
