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15 Abimelek said, “Look, my land is in front of you. Dwell wherever it pleases you.” 16 To Sarah he said, “Look, I have given your brother a thousand pieces[a] of silver. You see, it covers any offense in the eyes of everyone who is with you. In front of all of them you are vindicated.”

17 Abraham prayed to God. God healed Abimelek and his wife and his female servants, so that they were able to bear children.

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  1. Genesis 20:16 No unit of measurement is specified. It most likely was shekels.

15 And Abimelek said, “My land is before you; live wherever you like.”(A)

16 To Sarah he said, “I am giving your brother a thousand shekels[a] of silver. This is to cover the offense against you before all who are with you; you are completely vindicated.”

17 Then Abraham prayed to God,(B) and God healed Abimelek, his wife and his female slaves so they could have children again,

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  1. Genesis 20:16 That is, about 25 pounds or about 12 kilograms