Genesis 21:25
And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
Context
This verse from Genesis Chapter 21 connects to 10 cross-references. Sarah conceives and bears Isaac as promised; the conflict between Sarah and Hagar over inheritance leads Abraham to send Hagar and Ishmael away. God rescues Hagar and Ishmael in the wilderness with a well, promising Ishmael will become a great …
Other Translations
And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of the well of water, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
And Abraham reasoned with Abimelech concerning the matter of a well of water which Abimelech's servants have taken violently away,
But Abraham made a protest to Abimelech because of a water-hole which Abimelech's servants had taken by force.
Cross References
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Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and …
And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.
And she said unto him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a south land; give me also …
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
Open rebuke is better than secret love.