Genesis 21:25
“And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech,.... In gratitude for former favours he had received from…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 21:1-34
- The Birth of Isaac 7. מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word. 14. חמת chêmet…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Abraham reproved Abimelech - Wells were of great consequence in those hot countries, and especially where the flocks…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 21:22-32
We have here an account of the treaty between Abimelech and Abraham, in which appears the accomplishment of that promise…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Abraham reproved Disputes about wells are some of the most common causes of strife among the Bedouin tribes. Abraham's…
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