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 20:14
 20:15
20:14 Abimelekh took sheep, cattle, and male and female slaves, and he gave [them] to Abraham. He [also] returned [Abraham's] wife Sarah to him.
Vayikach Avimelech tson uvakar va'avadim ushfachot vayiten le-Avraham vayashev lo et Sarah ishto.
20:15 Abimelekh said, 'My whole land is before you. Settle wherever you see fit.'
Vayomer Avimelech hineh artsi lefaneycha batov be'eyneycha shev.


Commentary:

Settle...
  According to many opinions, Abraham therefore decided to settle in Beer-sheba, which was the border of the Philistine territory (cf. Ramban on Genesis 21:32; Matnath Kehunah on Bereshith Rabbah 54:2). This is also supported in other ancient sources (Yov'loth 16:11). See Genesis 21:14. Others, however, maintain that Abraham remained in Gerar (Ibn Ezra; Radak).





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