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Genesis 21:25
But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,
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Genesis 21:25 in other translations
And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.
Abraham complained to Abimelech because of a water well, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
Abraham complained to Abimelech because of a water well, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.
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In context
22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do.
23 Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.”
24 And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”
25 But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,
26 Abimelech replied, “I do not know who has done this. You did not tell me, so I have not heard about it until today.”
27 So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant.
28 Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock,
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