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Later, the Lord again appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre. Abraham was sitting at the entrance of his tent during the hottest part of the day.
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He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When Abraham saw them, he ran from his tent to meet them. He bowed facedown on the ground before them
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and said, "Sir, if you think well of me, please stay awhile with me, your servant.
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I will bring some water so all of you can wash your feet. You may rest under the tree,
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and I will get some bread for you so you can regain your strength. Then you may continue your journey." The three men said, "That is fine. Do as you said."
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Abraham hurried to the tent where Sarah was and said to her, "Hurry, prepare twenty quarts of fine flour, and make it into loaves of bread."
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Then Abraham ran to his herd and took one of his best calves. He gave it to a servant, who hurried to kill it and to prepare it for food.
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Abraham gave the three men the calf that had been cooked and milk curds and milk. While they ate, he stood under the tree near them.
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The men asked Abraham, "Where is your wife Sarah?" "There, in the tent," said Abraham.
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Then the Lord said, "I will certainly return to you about this time a year from now. At that time your wife Sarah will have a son." Sarah was listening at the entrance of the tent which was behind him.