Genesis 20:8-10

The Voice

The first person in Scripture to be called a “prophet” is Abraham. Prophets often speak for God; here he speaks to God on behalf of another.

⁸Abimelech got up early the next morning and called all of his servants together. He told them his dream, and the men became very afraid. ⁹Then Abimelech called for Abraham to meet with him.

Abimelech (to Abraham): ¹⁰What have you done to us? What were you thinking? What have I ever done to deserve your bringing such great shame and guilt on me and my kingdom? You have done things to me that should never be done to another human being.

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