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Genesis 21:25
Abraham complained to Abimelech because of a water well, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
Genesis 21:25 · World English Bible
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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.
But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,
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 captain of his army spoke to Abraham, saying, “God is with you in all that you do.
23 Now, therefore, swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son’s son. But according to the kindness that I have done to you, you shall do to me, and to the land in which you have lived as a foreigner.”
24 Abraham said, “I will swear.”
25 Abraham complained to Abimelech because of a water well, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
26 Abimelech said, “I don’t know who has done this thing. You didn’t tell me, and I didn’t hear of it until today.”
27 Abraham took sheep and cattle, and gave them to Abimelech. Those two made a covenant.
28 Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.
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