Genesis 20:17

17 Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, his wife, and his female slaves so that they could have children.

Genesis 20:17 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 20:17

So Abraham prayed unto God
As the Lord had told Abimelech be would, ( Genesis 20:7 ) ; he might pray for the forgiveness of him and his wife, and might give thanks that Sarah had been restored to him; but chiefly it was on account of Abimelech and his family: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants:
who by reason of some disease were rendered unfit for and incapable of cohabitation with their husbands, and they with them; but upon Abraham's prayer for them, who was heard, they were healed, and the disorder removed; the Targum of Jonathan is,

``his wife and concubines;''

and they bare [children];
cohabited and conceived, and bare and brought forth children, all which are comprehended in this expression.

Genesis 20:17 In-Context

15 Abimelech said, "Look, here's my land. Live anywhere you like."

16 He said to Sarah, "Don't forget, I've given your brother 25 pounds of silver. This is to silence any criticism against you from everyone with you. You're completely cleared."

17 Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, his wife, and his female slaves so that they could have children.

18 (The LORD had made it impossible for any woman in Abimelech's household to have children because of Abraham's wife Sarah.)