Genesis 20

Abraham leaves Mamre, and, after having sojourned at Kadesh and Shur, settles in Gerar, Genesis 20:1 . Abimelech takes Sarah, Abraham having acknowledged her only as his sister, Genesis 20:2 . Abimelech is warned by God in a dream to restore Sarah, Genesis 20:3 . He asserts his innocence, Genesis 20:4 , Genesis 20:5 . He is farther warned, Genesis 20:6 , Genesis 20:7 . Expostulates with Abraham, Genesis 20:8-10 . Abraham vindicates his conduct, Genesis 20:11-13 . Abimelech restores Sarah, makes Abraham a present of sheep, oxen, and male and female slaves, Genesis 20:14 ; offers him a residence in any part of the land, Genesis 20:15 ; and reproves Sarah, Genesis 20:16 . At the intercession of Abraham, the curse of barrenness is removed from Abimelech and his household, Genesis 20:17 , Genesis 20:18 .