Abimelech (King of Gerar)

Abimelech is the king of the city of Gerar, in the territory of the Philistines, on the border with the land of Canaan. Both Abraham and Sarah, as well as Isaac and Rebecca, spend some time as foreigners in this city.

The Name Abimelech

Related Bible passages

Genesis 21.22 - Genesis 21.34 Genesis 20.1 - Genesis 20.18 Genesis 26.1 - Genesis 26.33

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