Gen 20:4-5 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 20:4-5: 20:4-5 Abimelech was innocent (20:6 ); his conscience was clear. Nonetheless, he was about to commit adultery, and ignorance does not excuse guilt (Lev 4:13-14 ). • will you destroy an innocent nation? Abimelech’s appeal to God echoes Abraham’s earlier words (cp. 18:23-32 ) and rebukes Abraham’s lack of faith on this occasion.

a20:4-5►

cLev 4:13-14►

d18:23-32►

‏ Genesis 20:4-5

Summary for Gen 20:4-5: 20:4-5 ^a Abimelech was innocent (20:6 ^b); his conscience was clear. Nonetheless, he was about to commit adultery, and ignorance does not excuse guilt (Lev 4:13-14 ^c).

• will you destroy an innocent nation? Abimelech’s appeal to God echoes Abraham’s earlier words (cp. 18:23-32 ^d) and rebukes Abraham’s lack of faith on this occasion.