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Who did Sarah tell King Abimelech she was?
Who did Sarah tell King Abimelech she was?
Abraham's sister
Who did Abraham say he was?
Who did Abraham say he was?
Sarah's brother
How did God come to Abimelech?
How did God come to Abimelech?
In a dream
What did God tell Abimelech in the dream?
What did God tell Abimelech in the dream?
Why did Abraham say Sarah was his sister?
Why did Abraham say Sarah was his sister?
What did Abimelech give Abraham?
What did Abimelech give Abraham?
What did Abimelech tell Abraham to do?
What did Abimelech tell Abraham to do?
What did God do to Abimelech?
What did God do to Abimelech?
Who was king of Gerar?
Who was king of Gerar?
How did Abimelech defend himself against taking Sarah?
How did Abimelech defend himself against taking Sarah?
God told Abimelech that whom was a prophet?
God told Abimelech that whom was a prophet?
If Abimelech returned Sarah, what would happen?
If Abimelech returned Sarah, what would happen?
If Abimelech did not return Sarah, what would be the consequences?
If Abimelech did not return Sarah, what would be the consequences?
Who did Abimelech gather and tell everything that had happened to him?
Who did Abimelech gather and tell everything that had happened to him?
Was Sarah really Abraham's sister?
Was Sarah really Abraham's sister?
When Abimelech returned Sarah, what was given in addition?
When Abimelech returned Sarah, what was given in addition?
What punishment had God given to Abimelech, his wife, and maidservants?
What punishment had God given to Abimelech, his wife, and maidservants?
How were Abimelech, his wife, and maidservants to bear children again?
How were Abimelech, his wife, and maidservants to bear children again?
Flashcards
Sarah's Claimed Relationship
Sarah's Claimed Relationship
Abraham's sister
Abraham's Self-Description
Abraham's Self-Description
Sarah's brother
God's Communication Method
God's Communication Method
In a dream
God's Message to Abimelech
God's Message to Abimelech
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Abraham's Motivation
Abraham's Motivation
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Abimelech's Gifts & Return
Abimelech's Gifts & Return
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Abimelech's Offer
Abimelech's Offer
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God's Response to Abraham
God's Response to Abraham
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King of Gerar
King of Gerar
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Abimelech's Defense
Abimelech's Defense
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Prophet Identity
Prophet Identity
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Consequence of Returning Sarah
Consequence of Returning Sarah
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Consequence of Not Returning Sarah
Consequence of Not Returning Sarah
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Abimelech's Confidants
Abimelech's Confidants
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Veracity of Abraham's Claim
Veracity of Abraham's Claim
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Gifts Upon Sarah's Return
Gifts Upon Sarah's Return
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God's Punishment
God's Punishment
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Restoration of Fertility
Restoration of Fertility
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Study Notes
Key Events and Characters
- Sarah claimed to be Abraham's sister when speaking to King Abimelech.
- Abraham identified himself as Sarah's brother during their encounter.
Divine Intervention
- God communicated with Abimelech through a dream, alerting him about Sarah's true relation to Abraham.
- He revealed that Sarah was Abraham's wife, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
Abraham's Motives
- Abraham lied about Sarah's identity due to fear of being killed for her beauty, reflecting his concern for self-preservation.
Abimelech's Actions
- Abimelech compensated Abraham with sheep, oxen, and servants, as well as returning Sarah to him.
- He was granted the freedom to dwell wherever he desired in the land.
Consequences and Instructions
- God healed Abimelech, his wife, and maidservants, who had been unable to conceive due to God's punishment.
- If Abimelech returned Sarah, he would be allowed to live, aided by Abraham's prayer.
Abimelech's Justification
- Abimelech defended his actions by stating he acted with integrity and innocence.
Relationship Dynamics
- Sarah is described as a half-sister to Abraham; they share the same father but have different mothers.
Additional Compensation
- Upon returning Sarah, Abimelech also provided land and 1000 pieces of silver, enhancing Abraham's status in the region.
Impact of Prayer
- The healing of Abimelech and his household was contingent upon Abraham's prayer, illustrating the power of intercession.
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Test your knowledge of Genesis Chapter 20 with these flashcards. These questions cover key events and characters, focusing on Abraham, Sarah, and Abimelech. Perfect for anyone studying this chapter in depth.
