Gen 20:7 | TNotes | STEP | 20:7 Abraham’s prayer saved the king’s life and restored his family (20:17-18 ). Abimelech learned that Abraham’s God was sovereign, and that Abraham, God’s prophet , had received God’s revelation and would intercede for others (see Num 12:13 ; Deut 9:20 ), even if he did not always live up to the office.

b20:17-18►

cNum 12:13►

dDeut 9:20►

‏ Genesis 20:7

20:7 ^a Abraham’s prayer saved the king’s life and restored his family (20:17-18 ^b). Abimelech learned that Abraham’s God was sovereign, and that Abraham, God’s prophet, had received God’s revelation and would intercede for others (see Num 12:13 ^c; Deut 9:20 ^d), even if he did not always live up to the office.