Bible Genesis Chapter 20 Flashcards
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Who did Sarah tell King Abimelech she was?

Abraham's sister

Who did Abraham say he was?

Sarah's brother

How did God come to Abimelech?

In a dream

What did God tell Abimelech in the dream?

<p>Sarah was Abraham's wife</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Abraham say Sarah was his sister?

<p>He was afraid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Abimelech give Abraham?

<p>Sheep, oxen, servants, and Sarah</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Abimelech tell Abraham to do?

<p>Dwell where he wanted</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did God do to Abimelech?

<p>Healed him, his wife, and maidservants</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was king of Gerar?

<p>Abimelech</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Abimelech defend himself against taking Sarah?

<p>In the integrity of his heart and by the innocency of his hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

God told Abimelech that whom was a prophet?

<p>Abraham</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Abimelech returned Sarah, what would happen?

<p>Abraham would pray for him and he would live</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Abimelech did not return Sarah, what would be the consequences?

<p>He and all his would die</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Abimelech gather and tell everything that had happened to him?

<p>His servants</p> Signup and view all the answers

Was Sarah really Abraham's sister?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Abimelech returned Sarah, what was given in addition?

<p>Sheep, oxen, servants, land, 1000 pieces of silver</p> Signup and view all the answers

What punishment had God given to Abimelech, his wife, and maidservants?

<p>Could not bear children</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were Abimelech, his wife, and maidservants to bear children again?

<p>Abraham prayed to God and God healed them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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