Genesis 21:28

Plain English Version

Then Abraham also picked out 7 young female sheep from his animals, and he put them to one side.

Cross References

Genesis 21:27

At that time, Abraham gave Abimelek some of his sheep, and goats, and cows, and the 2 men made strong promises to each other.

Genesis 21:29

Abimelek asked him, “Why did you put these 7 sheep to one side? What do you mean by that?”

Genesis 21:30

Abraham said, “I want to give you these sheep as a special present. Take them. That’s how you can show people that you agree with me, that I dug that water-hole and that I own it.”