15 And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is [a]before thee, dwell where it pleaseth thee.

16 Likewise to Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is the [b]veil of thine eyes to all that are with thee, and to all others: and she was [c]thus reproved.

17 ¶ Then Abraham prayed unto God, and God healed Abimelech and his wife, and his women servants: and they bare children.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 20:15 Or, is at thy commandment.
  2. Genesis 20:16 Such an head, as with whom thou mayest be preserved from all dangers.
  3. Genesis 20:16 God caused this heathen King to reprove her because she dissembled, seeing that God had given her an husband as her veil and defense.

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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Footnotes

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