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Genesis 26:26-28
International Standard Version
Genesis 26:26-28
International Standard Version
Abimelech Requests a Covenant
26 Later, Abimelech traveled from Gerar to visit Isaac[a]. He arrived with Ahuzzath, his staff advisor, and Phicol, the commanding officer of his army.
27 “Why have you come to see me,” Isaac asked them, “since you hate me so much that you sent me away from you?”
28 “We’ve seen that the Lord is with you,” they responded, “so we’re proposing an agreement[b] between us—between us and you. Allow us to make a treaty with you
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- Genesis 26:26 Lit. him
- Genesis 26:28 Lit. oath
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