Genesis 20:16-18
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
16 To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver; it is your vindication in the eyes of all who are with you; and before every one you are righted.” 17 Then Abraham prayed to God; and God healed Abim′elech, and also healed his wife and female slaves so that they bore children. 18 For the Lord had closed all the wombs of the house of Abim′elech because of Sarah, Abraham’s wife.
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Genesis 20:16-18
New International Version
16 To Sarah he said, “I am giving your brother a thousand shekels[a] of silver. This is to cover the offense against you before all who are with you; you are completely vindicated.”
17 Then Abraham prayed to God,(A) and God healed Abimelek, his wife and his female slaves so they could have children again, 18 for the Lord had kept all the women in Abimelek’s household from conceiving because of Abraham’s wife Sarah.(B)
Footnotes
- Genesis 20:16 That is, about 25 pounds or about 12 kilograms
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