Genesis
IN THIS LESSON
summary
Genesis records two episodes between Abraham and King Abimelech. The first is before the birth of Isaac and the second is after. This lesson will cover the two encounters and the next lesson will go back and study the intervening birth of Isaac and the sending away of Hagar and Ismael.
key verses
21:22-23 Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, “God is with you in everything you do. Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. Show to me and the country where you now reside as a foreigner the same kindness I have shown to you.”
related verse
Gen 12:3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.
