Abraham and Isaac in Gerar Foreshadows Judea under Persian Rule
WEBNov 3, 2021 · Abraham and Isaac’s sojourn in Gerar and Beersheba, and their covenants with the local ruler Abimelech, reflect the historical circumstances of Judea during the Persian period. They are living in the Promised Land, struggling with the local people, but they come to terms with the friendly and God-fearing ruler.
Genesis 20: Abraham and Sarah in Gerar - Bible Study - BibleWise
WEBAfter the destruction of Sodom, Abraham decides to move farther south into the town of Gerar, located about halfway between Gaza and Beersheba. While there, Abraham once again says, “Sarah is my sister.” So King Abimelech sends …
Abraham and Sarah visit Gerar - Abraham - Abraham - Bible Gateway
WEB20 Abraham traveled from there toward the land of the arid southern plain, and he settled as an immigrant in Gerar, between Kadesh and Shur. 2 Abraham said of his wife Sarah, “She’s my sister.” So King Abimelech of Gerar took her into his household.
Genesis 20 ERV - Abraham Goes to Gerar - Bible Gateway
WEBAbraham Goes to Gerar - Abraham left that place and traveled to the Negev. He settled in the city of Gerar, between Kadesh and Shur. While in Gerar, Abraham told people that Sarah was his sister.
Genesis 20:1 Commentaries: Now Abraham journeyed from there …
WEBABRAHAM’S DENIAL OF HIS WIFE AT GERAR. (1) Abraham journeyed from thence. —That is, from Mamre, where he had so long halted, and which seems to have continued to be one of his homes. As he had been commanded to traverse the whole land (Genesis 13:17-18), we need seek no reasons for his removal.
Genesis 20:1 Now Abraham journeyed from there to the region …
WEBABRAHAM'S DENIAL OF HIS WIFE AT GERAR. (1) Abraham journeyed from thence.--That is, from Mamre, where he had so long halted, and which seems to have continued to be one of his homes. As he had been commanded to traverse the whole land (Genesis 13:17-18), we need seek no reasons for his removal. It …
Bible Map: Gerar
WEBGenesis 20:1 Abraham traveled from there toward the land of the South, and lived between Kadesh and Shur. He lived as a foreigner in Gerar. Genesis 20:2 Abraham said about Sarah his wife, "She is my sister." Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.
Genesis 20 Chapter Summary - Bible Hub
WEBAbraham's Deception in Gerar (Verses 1-2) Abraham moves to the Negev region, settling between Kadesh and Shur. In Gerar, he tells King Abimelech that Sarah is his sister, prompting Abimelech to take her.
What does Genesis 20:1 mean? - BibleRef.com
WEBAbraham moves his great household from the region around Mamre south toward the border of the land of Canaan. We're not told the reason for this move. They settle in Gerar, between Kadesh and Shur. Gerar was south of Gaza, near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and within the borders of the Promised Land.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Genesis Chapter 20
WEBAnd Abraham journeyed from there to the South, and dwelt between Kadesh and Shur, and stayed in Gerar. Now Abraham said of Sarah his wife, “She is my sister.” And Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah.