Genesis 20 Study Notes
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Abraham is the first person to be called a prophet in the OT, though Enoch, who lived before him, is called a prophet in the NT (Jd 14). As Abraham’s intercession with God had saved Lot’s life (Gn 18:23-32; 19:29), so now his prayer for Abimelech would save his life.
20:9-18 Abimelech comes off appearing to be Abraham’s moral superior. He is penitent and also generous. A verification of your honor in v. 16 is literally “a covering of the eyes.” According to John Wenham, “the gift makes one blind to what has happened.”