Abraham tries the "my wife is my sister" story one more time, this time with the king of Gerar. Fortunately God warns the king in no uncertain terms in a dream before he takes advantage of Sarah. Justifiably angry the king demands answers from Abraham and surprise: Sarah really is Abraham's sister, his half-sister to be precise!
The first time I read through Genesis I giggled out loud at this story. I guess Abraham realised that if you have to lie it's best to stay as close to the truth as possible! It always amazes me how little people have changed since biblical times. Sure, the progress we've made is simply astoundig, but I don't believe we humans changed a lot deep down where it counts.
There is quite a lot of funny stuff in the bible, at least I think there is. I love this bit.
When his wife Sarah dies Abraham wants to buy some land for a burial site for her. What follows is a negotiation between Abraham and the owner of the land Abraham wants to buy, with the owner of the land insisting that Abraham accept the land as a gift, and Abraham telling him he wants to buy at full price. After going back and forth a few times the owner comes out with this gem: "Listen to me, my lord: the land is worth four hundred shekels of silver, but what is that between me and you? Bury your dead." Four hundred shekels was an absolute fortune at the time. Teehee.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for posting up your journey through the Bible! I am now following your blog and look forward to how God's Word will be making you laugh, frown, smile, or even think.
ReplyDeleteThat's great, thank you for following! The Bible is indeed a great book for making one think!
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