Genesis 21:27

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Abraham gave Abimelech some sheep and cattle, and then the two men made a peace treaty.

Cross References

Genesis 14:13

At this time Abram the Hebrew was living near the oaks that belonged to Mamre the Amorite. Mamre and his brothers Eshcol and Aner were Abram's friends. Someone who had escaped from the battle told Abram

Genesis 21:26

“This is the first I've heard about it,” Abimelech replied. “Why haven't you said something before? I don't have any idea who did it.”

Genesis 21:28

Abraham separated seven female lambs from his flock of sheep,

Genesis 31:44

So I am ready to make an agreement with you, and we will pile up some large rocks here to remind us of the agreement.”

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe works miracles like a magic charm that brings good luck.

Proverbs 18:16

A gift will get you in to see anyone.

Proverbs 18:24

Some friends don't help, but a true friend is closer than your own family.

Proverbs 21:14

A secret bribe will save you from someone's fierce anger.

Isaiah 32:8

But helpful people can always be trusted to make helpful plans.

Ezekiel 17:13

He chose someone from the family of Judah's king and signed a treaty with him, then made him swear to be loyal. He also led away other important citizens,

Romans 1:31

They are stupid, unreliable, and don't have any love or pity for others.

Galatians 3:15

My friends, I will use an everyday example to explain what I mean. Once someone agrees to something, no one else can change or cancel the agreement.

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan liked David so much that they promised they would always be loyal friends.