And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt by the oaks of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were allies with Abram.
Genesis 21:27 - King James 2000 And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a league or covenant. American Standard Version (1901) And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and they two made a covenant. Common English Bible Abraham took flocks and cattle, gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them drew up a treaty. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Abraham took sheep and oxen, and he gave them to Abimelech. And both of them struck a pact. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech: and both of them made a league. |
And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt by the oaks of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were allies with Abram.
And Abimelech said, I know not who has done this thing: neither did you tell me, neither yet heard I of it, but today.
Now therefore come, let us make a covenant, I and you; and let it be for a witness between me and you.
A bribe is as a magic stone in the eyes of him that gives it: wherever he turns, he prospers.
A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.
A gift in secret averts anger: and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
But the noble plans noble things; and by noble things shall he stand.
And has taken the king’s descendant, and made a covenant with him, and has taken an oath from him: he has also taken the mighty of the land:
Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannuls, or adds thereto.
Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.