Cross References

Genesis 21:25

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Then Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well which Abimelech’s servants had seized.

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Quarrels broke out between Abram’s herders and Lot’s herders. (Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in that area.)

Abraham said, “I so swear.”

Abimelech replied, “I don’t know who did this. You didn’t tell me, and I didn’t hear about it until today.”

They replied, “We can’t until all the flocks are gathered. When the stone is rolled off the opening of the well, we can water the sheep.”

A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.

Present your argument to your neighbor, but do not reveal another person’s secret.

Open criticism is better than unexpressed love.

“If a believer does something wrong, go, confront him when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won back that believer.

She answered, “Give me a blessing. Since you’ve given me some dry land, also give me some springs.” So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs.