Genesis 20:2 is one of the saddest verses in the Bible, “Abraham said regarding Sarah, his woman, `She is my sister.” And Abimelech, King of Gerar, sent for her and took Sarah.”
It is clear in human history, that “common, decent” people have succumbed to the pressures of their time, and done just the wrong and horrible thing- just like Abraham. Many times, it happens when there is a personal or societal stake. It has resulted in much pain in human history.
Thankfully, this verse is followed by, “But God came . . .”
Thanks to God’s sovereignty and care, the vulnerable and persecuted are eventually saved from utter horror, pain and extinction.
Unfortunately, the problem lies in the distance between Genesis 20:2 and Genesis 20:3. Problems and horror created by us human beings can last a long, long time!
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