Genesis 12:20
“And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him,.... His courtiers and servants, not to do him any hurt or injury in his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 12:10-20
- XXXVIII. Abram in Egypt 15. פרעה par‛oh, Par‘oh, “ouro.” Coptic for “king,” with the masculine article pi. or p.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Commanded his men concerning him - Gave particular and strict orders to afford Abram and his family every accommodation…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 12:14-20
Here is, I. The danger Sarai was in of having her chastity violated by the king of Egypt: and without doubt the peril of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
they brought him on the way i.e. they escorted him to the frontier, treating with respect and honour a man of wealth and…
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