Genesis 20

2. Abimelech. “Father king.” Abimelech probably was not a personal, but a regal name, like Pharaoh in Egypt.—My Sister. See note on xii. 13.

16 he is to thee, etc. Or, “It (i.e., the silver) is for a covering of the eyes (i.e. a propitiating gift, amends) for all who are with thee (either thy

B attendants, or all who may fall in with thee); and in all respects thou art thus righted (i.e. for all that has happened).” The last clause may mean “thou art directed,” so as to guard in future against danger