Genesis 20:18

New American Bible - revised edition

for the Lord had closed every womb in Abimelech’s household on account of Abraham’s wife Sarah.

Cross References

Genesis 12:17

But the Lord struck Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Sarai, Abram’s wife.

Genesis 16:2

Sarai said to Abram: “The Lord has kept me from bearing children. Have intercourse with my maid; perhaps I will have sons through her.” Abram obeyed Sarai.

Genesis 20:7

So now, return the man’s wife so that he may intercede for you, since he is a prophet, that you may live. If you do not return her, you can be sure that you and all who are yours will die.

Genesis 30:2

Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Can I take the place of God, who has denied you the fruit of the womb?”

1 Samuel 1:6

Her rival, to upset her, would torment her constantly, since the Lord had closed her womb.

1 Samuel 5:10

The ark of God was next sent to Ekron; but as it entered that city, the people there cried out, “Why have they brought the ark of the God of Israel here to kill us and our kindred?”