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After being visited by the three men, Abraham and Sarah settled between Kadesh and Shur in the land of the Philistines.

While he was living in Gerar, Abraham again claimed that Sarah was his sister.

King Abimelech subsequently had her brought to him.

Later, God came to Abimelech in a dream and declared that taking her would result in death because she was a married woman.

Abimelech, who had not laid hands on her, inquired if he would also slay a righteous nation, especially since Abraham had claimed that he and Sarah were siblings.

In response, God told Abimelech that he did indeed have a blameless heart and that was why he continued to exist.

However, if he did not return Sarah to Abraham, God would surely destroy Abimelech and his entire household.

Abimelech was informed that Abraham was a prophet who would pray for him.