Genesis 20 Flashcards
Where did Abraham journey to after leaving his previous location?
Toward the south country, dwelling between Kadesh and Shur and sojourning in Gerar.
What relationship did Abraham claim Sarah had to him in Gerar?
She is my sister.
Who sent for Sarah after Abraham claimed she was his sister?
Abimelech, king of Gerar.
What did God say to Abimelech in a dream?
Thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man’s wife.
What was Abimelech’s response to God’s warning?
He questioned whether God would slay a righteous nation.
How did Abimelech justify his actions regarding Sarah?
He claimed he acted in the integrity of his heart and innocency of his hands.
What did God acknowledge about Abimelech’s actions in the dream?
He knew Abimelech acted in the integrity of his heart and withheld him from sinning.
What command did God give to Abimelech regarding Sarah?
Restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee.
What consequences did God warn Abimelech of if he did not restore Sarah?
Thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.
What was the reaction of Abimelech’s servants after he told them about the dream?
The men were sore afraid.
What did Abimelech ask Abraham when he called him?
What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee?
What reason did Abraham give for his deception about Sarah?
He thought the fear of God was not in this place and they would slay him for his wife’s sake.
What familial relation did Abraham clarify about Sarah?
She is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother.
What did Abimelech give to Abraham as restitution?
Sheep, oxen, menservants, womenservants, and he restored Sarah to Abraham.
What did Abimelech offer Abraham regarding land?
My land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.
