Genesis 20:7-9

The Voice

⁷Now do the right thing. Return the man’s wife. He is one of My prophets. He will pray and intercede for you, and you will live. But if you do not give her back, I assure you, you will die—you and everyone associated with you.

The first person in Scripture to be called a “prophet” is Abraham. Prophets often speak for God; here he speaks to God on behalf of another.

⁸Abimelech got up early the next morning and called all of his servants together. He told them his dream, and the men became very afraid. ⁹Then Abimelech called for Abraham to meet with him.

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