Then Abraham gave some sheep and cattle to Abimelech, and the two of them made an agreement.
My friends, I am going to use an everyday example: when two people agree on a matter and sign an agreement, no one can break it or add anything to it.
they have no conscience; they do not keep their promises, and they show no kindness or pity for others.
He took one of the king's family, made a treaty with him, and made him swear to be loyal. He took important men as hostages
But an honorable person acts honestly and stands firm for what is right.
If someone is angry with you, a gift given secretly will calm him down.
Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal than brothers.
Do you want to meet an important person? Take a gift and it will be easy.
Some people think a bribe works like magic; they believe it can do anything.
Jonathan swore eternal friendship with David because of his deep affection for him.
I am ready to make an agreement with you. Let us make a pile of stones to remind us of our agreement.”
But a man escaped and reported all this to Abram, the Hebrew, who was living near the sacred trees belonging to Mamre the Amorite. Mamre and his brothers Eshcol and Aner were Abram's allies.
Abimelech said, “I don't know who did this. You didn't tell me about it, and this is the first I have heard of it.”
Abraham separated seven lambs from his flock,