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Abraham's Lie & Sarah's Capture
November 10, 2026 · 28 min
# 23 - Abraham's Lie & Sarah's Capture - In this episode of The Chosen People we recount the familiar yet painful story of Abraham's deception, where he presents Sarah as his sister to King Abimelech, repeating the same mistake made in Egypt. The episode highlights themes of fear, faith, and divine intervention as God protects Sarah despite Abraham's failure. Through Abimelech's dream, God's sovereignty ensures that Sarah is returned unharmed, while Abraham's faith is restored, demonstrating God's faithfulness even in the face of human frailty and failure. This episode reflects on redemption and the hope found in God's unrelenting grace.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-upEpisode 23 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Genesis.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 27:22, “Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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# 23 - Abraham's Lie & Sarah's Capture - In this episode of The Chosen People we recount the familiar yet painful story of Abraham's deception, where he presents Sarah as his sister to King Abimelech, repeating the same mistake made in Egypt. The episode highlights themes of fear, faith, and divine intervention as God protects Sarah despite Abraham's failure. Through Abimelech's dream, God's sovereignty ensures that Sarah is returned unharmed, while Abraham's faith is restored, demonstrating God's faithfulness even in the face of human frailty and failure. This episode reflects on redemption and the hope found in God's unrelenting grace.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-upEpisode 23 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Genesis.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 27:22, “Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ...more Show the full description Show less # 23 - Abraham's Lie & Sarah's Capture - In this episode of The Chosen People we recount the familiar yet painful story of Abraham's deception, where he presents Sarah as his sister to King Abimelech, repeating the same mistake made in Egypt. The episode highlights themes of fear, faith, and divine intervention as God protects Sarah despite Abraham's failure. Through Abimelech's dream, God's sovereignty ensures that Sarah is returned unharmed, while Abraham's faith is restored, demonstrating God's faithfulness even in the face of human frailty and failure. This episode reflects on redemption and the hope found in God's unrelenting grace.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-upEpisode 23 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Genesis.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 27:22, “Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2:07 Previously on The Chosen People. You've drawn the attention of pharaoh's officials. And because of that, we should be prepared to tell them you're my
2:18 sister, not my wife. This is for your protection as as well as my own. If you've drawn the eye of a prominent Egyptian as your brother, my life would be
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2:32 Abram, you would tell a half truth and deny me the protection of my husband? Lie to spare yourself and ship me off to an Egyptian warlord?
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2:53 I have never been able to conceive. And in the ten years since we heard this promise, that hasn't changed. I would have you achieve this promise another way. I would present my maid to you
3:04 so that you could conceive a child with her.
3:08 And so Hagar did as her lady instructed. That very night, she was escorted to her lord's tent.
3:16 You have given your husband to me, and I have done what you could not. Why should my station not be elevated? Who is to say that Abram will not decide between us?
3:28 You are nothing. You are nothing. You are nothing.
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5:52 You really got to meet a king?
5:55 I did.
5:58 Did you see how big his army was?
6:00 Oh, yes. They were very impressive. I even met their commander. They call him Fiqol. These Philistines are an impressive people.
6:09 I wish I had an army. Someday, I'll be a great warrior.
6:15 I would never doubt anything you set your mind to, my son. You are fiery and determined. I pity any enemy foolish enough to challenge
6:26 you. But what aren't you asking me about my meeting with King Abimelech? I didn't go into Jarrah to survey their army.
6:36 Right. They don't seem to be hostile towards us, so they will let us stay here. Will they let us access the water in the valley for our flocks?
6:45 Yes. And that's what's important. I'm glad to see you're thinking like a clan leader. Our flocks are our most precious resource. They're the source of our wealth. If they
6:57 die, we die. That's why it's important that we have good relations with these other nations. I know you're taken with the idea of a large army, and
7:09 knowing how to defend yourself can be prudent. But using diplomacy makes you wise. Fight if you have to, but form friendships when you can.
7:20 Like you did with the Amorites back in Hebron.
7:23 Exactly.
7:24 Even if they're different than us, and they don't follow our god?
7:30 Sometimes, the friends you make won't see eye to eye with you, but you try for peace before you go to war.
7:39 So is Abimlik our friend now since you went to talk with him?
7:43 Oh, we shall see. But keep your guard up. As you said, these people do not follow our guard. They're savvy merchants here, having controlled this trade route for so long,
7:55 but I fear they're also the kind of men who may take what they want.
8:02 I see. I will be careful, father.
8:05 Abraham smiled at Ishmael as he ran off toward his mother's tent. At thirteen, he was almost a man. He absorbed all that Abraham taught him and was proving to be
8:17 as clever as he was competent. And well on his way to becoming a warrior, he had seen how his training was coming along. Ishmael would make a fine clan leader and a formidable foe one
8:29 day. Frowning at the young man flying past her, his wife, Sarah, approached him.
8:37 You've returned. How was the meeting? What did Abimelech Does he pose any threat to us?
8:44 He will let us stay, but I still fear we'll need to be cautious in this territory of his. I do not trust the people. I saw many troubling things
8:56 in the city. These people may not be as far gone as Sodom or the other cities on the plain, but they could prove treacherous.
9:05 We'll have to bear that in mind. It's a relief to find well watered lands to settle. I fear the famine will keep Hebron in its grip for some time.
9:15 I agree. Abraham was glad that his wife had come to meet him to discuss the meeting. It was best that this conversation took place away from the others. He knew Sarah would better
9:27 receive what he would ask of her away from an audience of spying eyes and listening ears. Abraham had hoped that the people's ways in the city would differ from those they had encountered, But
9:39 his optimism waned when he saw their temples to false gods, brothels, polygamy, packed taverns, and general wanton and unruly lawlessness. He had hoped it would not be
9:51 so, but Geera was the sort of place he feared his marriage would not be respected.
9:56 Sera.
9:58 Yes, Abram?
10:00 About what I saw in the city.
10:02 What did you see?
10:04 It's not so much what I saw as what I believe we need to do to keep ourselves safe. No one here fears the god most high, and they live according to their
10:16 whims. The Philistines are not at war with us, but I fear they will still take what they want. We're staying in their lands and at their mercy. We've amassed a great
10:28 fortune, and though we are not a military threat to the Philistines, our agreement is tenuous, and they may seek to harm us in other ways.
10:39 What are you saying?
10:42 Sarah, I'm afraid. I see too many similarities in these people to the ones we've dealt with in the past. I'm terrified for my life.
10:55 As the heads of our people, we will be a target. I fear that they will use you against me, or take you from me, or worse.
11:04 We've survived this threat before, Abraham.
11:08 I know we have. I hope we do so again. I would call upon your loyalty as my wife again. I would have you
11:20 tell everyone that you are my sister. Please do this for me. Please go along with this so I can rest easily.
11:29 So you can rest easily, even if it means I rest in fear for my life and dignity, even though your god saved us in Egypt.
11:39 I hadn't cut the covenant with our god yet at that point. I must uphold my end of the agreement and mitigate any risk. There's so much more at stake now.
11:51 What would happen to all of you if I were to be killed for political gain over our people?
11:57 And what if they were to come for me and make me a part of the king's harem? What of your promise then? Don't forget promises have been made to me too.
12:06 I'll think of something if it comes to that. We have to trust that the God Almighty will protect the promise he's made to us, but I don't see any reason for us to be reckless.
12:17 I think it would be safer if the Philistines didn't think they had anything to steal from me.
12:25 I see your mind is made up. I will do what you ask.
12:30 Abraham breathed a sigh of relief and rested easier, knowing the woman he loved would not be used against him. In his experience, evil men were far more tempted into evil deeds when
12:42 tempted by something they could not have. Abraham circulated that Sarah was merely his sister, not his wife. And days went by without incident until one
12:54 morning, the king, Abimelech, rode out to visit Abraham at their camp. His procession of guards and advisers walked alongside his donkey, and all of Abraham's people bowed
13:06 before him as he made his way to Abraham's tent in the heart of their caravan.
13:11 May I present the king, Abimelech of Garar? Your majesty, be welcomed in my home.
13:19 You may rise, my lord Abraham. How goes your work of settling into this land?
13:25 Very well, your highness. You are very generous for coming here in person to inquire.
13:30 Abraham could not help but notice the bite creeping into his turn. Abimelech did not need to come out here to see how Abraham was, certainly in person. He could have sent envoys or
13:42 spies to assess Abraham's people and belongings. Abraham knew posturing when he saw it. He was too old to have the patience for it. As these thoughts flashed through Abraham's
13:54 mind, he saw the crafty ruler eyeing the people of Abraham's household behind him. Undoubtedly, he had already taken inventory of his armed men and the number of servants. Ishmael was
14:06 beside Abraham, raising his chin and drawing his shoulder back in opposition. He was far from his final height, but Abraham's chest swelled with pride at how his son presented himself before
14:18 this Abimelech. The king's gaze then swept over to his wife, Sarah. She darted her eyes to the ground, but Abraham could see that her staggering beauty had already been marked in the
14:29 Abimelech's eyes.
14:31 Indeed. You'll find me very involved in the day to day operations of my land. Garar's wealth was not built overnight, and I take pains to ensure it's stewarded well.
14:42 Of course, I understand, your highness. That's very admirable.
14:47 Abraham, tell me, who is this lovely woman of your household? Surely, she must be your wife.
14:55 Habimelech appeared to be all flattery and praise, but Abraham observed a calculation in his gaze tinged with desire. Abraham felt sick to his stomach.
15:08 All that he feared would happen was unfolding before him now. Oh,
15:13 no. No. She's my... Sarah is... Abimelech, I present Sarah, my sister.
15:24 Well, that is very fortunate. You will add her to my hospitable terms for allowing you to camp here. That should be more than enough to cover the bride price. She is
15:36 advanced in years, but exceedingly beautiful. You would not get a more favorable offer for her hand, and I think she would make a fine addition to my harem of wives, don't you think?
15:46 Abi Malek turned to his men and chuckled. They all laughed with a sinister and foreboding enthusiasm. Abraham winced as the full effect of the king's words smacked him in the
15:58 face. He saw Sarah's eyes widen with horror, though her head was still declined. He then saw her jaw lock, and anger formed on her face. Abraham
16:10 could not imagine the fury she would unload on him later. He would need to figure out how to escape this mess first. He realized that Abimelech was waiting for his reply, and he found
16:22 words tumbling out of his mouth
16:24 to make up for the awkward hesitation. What's a generous offer? But what if she were promised for another man?
16:34 Is she?
16:36 She isn't. I can see you are a wise man, Abraham. I am eager to see where this new friendship of ours takes us. Come now, Sarah.
16:48 You'll come back with me now. My men can wait for your things to be gathered and packed. They will bring your belongings to the palace. Without
16:58 any further ceremony or pleasantries, Abim elected exactly as he said. Sarah was ushered to his side, saddled, and made to trot alongside his donkey back into the city.
17:10 And Abraham was forced to watch as his wife was taken away from his care for a second time. His blood boiled with anger, not against Abimelech, but against
17:21 himself. Mere hours later, Serra was stiffly introduced to Abimelech's other wives and shown her new quarters by the head servant. She
17:33 could throttle Abraham for this turn of events. Did he not learn, or did he think was going to happen? She bit back her anger, however, when she considered the alternative.
17:45 Her fate would have remained the same, but Abraham would be lying dead before their camp. It was clear that no one denied this king Abimelek anything, and who knew what would have happened to Eleazar and the others?
17:57 That evening, when she settled to sleep, she heard a sudden sob in the hallway outside her door.
18:04 Makar, what's happened? What's wrong?
18:07 Oh, I don't know. I was with the earlier today and everything seems fine. But now, he's gone. The baby's gone.
18:17 Oh no, Maka. I'm so sorry. But you know, sometimes these things happen.
18:24 No. I've lost babes before. This was different.
18:28 How do you
18:29 mean? This this was the work of the gods. There was no blood, no pain. The babe was just gone. Look.
18:38 By the might of Dagon, he's taken the babe from your very womb.
18:42 What did I do to anger Dagon? I brought him an offering every evening and prayed to him every morning. I was just at his temple this morning. How could I have
18:54 angered him?
18:57 Sarah sat up in her bed. This event felt suspiciously similar to what had happened the last time she was taken. She knew this was not Dagon's work. Sarah had come
19:09 to realize that these Canaanite gods had very little actual power, if any at all. She knew there was only one god capable of such a thing. Sarah trembled as she
19:20 attempted to go to sleep. Despite her fear, a glimmer of hope rang out in her heart. Perhaps the god most high was preparing her rescue even now.
19:32 Abimelech had just sent one of his concubines from his chambers and was settling into a satisfied slumber. Sleep pulled him under quickly, so he was deaf to the sudden stillness of the night.
19:45 The breeze softly blowing the gauzy fabric around the windows halted as if someone had turned a great faucet, and the nighttime noises fell silent. Abimelech didn't notice any of that,
19:57 but he did dream. The dark, warm night draped over Abimelech like a thick blanket. He was held down by its weight. Then, paralyzed, a booming
20:09 voice shouted from the darkened abyss. The voice surrounded him in his dream, and he felt something he hadn't felt in a very long time, fear.
20:20 Behold, Abimelech. You are a dead man.
20:23 Is this a god? What do what do you mean?
20:27 You have done a terrible thing, and you will die because of the woman whom you have taken, for she is another man's wife.
20:37 Am I to be killed because the woman I've taken belongs to another? I am innocent of what you accuse me of. Did Abraham himself not say to
20:49 me, she is my sister, and did the woman not confirm his words? I mean, you are clearly a powerful and angry god, but would you truly
21:01 destroy me if I was innocent? And if you kill me, my nation would be thrown into chaos. Would you really do such
21:13 a thing due to a misunderstanding? A deception that I am a victim of, by the way. I swear to you, my hands are
21:24 clean. I did not know, and I have not even taken her to bed yet. I left her alone. My conscience is clear, and surely
21:36 nothing has taken place that could not be righted. You
21:40 speak the truth. It was I who kept you from taking her to your bed this night. Though you sated your lust with another on the accusation of adultery, your
21:52 conscience is clear. I have prevented you from sinning against me in this manner. Your devotion to your nation does you credit, and the land
22:04 is thriving despite famine elsewhere. I will tell you something more, and listen carefully, Abimelech. My hand is on this man,
22:16 Abraham. The nations who bless him will be blessed in return, but the nations who curse him will be cursed. I
22:28 will now give you a choice. If you return Abraham's wife, he will pray for you, and you will live. He is a prophet, and he
22:40 speaks with my voice. Or you can choose not to return Abraham's wife, and not only will you die, but your entire household
22:51 will end with you. You will see that I have already set that in motion. But remember, if Abraham, as my prophet, prays for you,
23:03 it will
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23:45 kitchen, or seeing that one tio who insists it's not a party until he gets there. And you know what? He's probably right. For me, the best part of the holidays has always been the food, not just because it's delicious,
23:57 but because every dish has a story. Like the tamales your abuela spent all morning making, or the arroz con pollo that's been passed down from one generation to the next. Then there's that first bite when everyone's
24:09 finally sitting down together. Querico. And we can't forget the finishing touch. No meal is complete without delicious Coca Cola on the table. That crisp, refreshing taste is the perfect pairing
24:21 for those holiday favorites. And the beautiful thing is, traditions don't have to stay the same. Maybe you're hosting your first Friendsgiving or bringing some pupusas to your coworkers so that they can get a taste of
24:31 your culture. However you celebrate, it's the people and the little moments that make it special. So grab some Coca Cola on your next grocery run and make room for a few more memories. Coca
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24:51 Abimelech woke with a start. His body was covered in a cold sweat, and he rubbed his eyes furiously. It was a dream, only a dream, but it was so real.
25:03 He would need to consult his oracles and advisers immediately. One thing was for certain, the god had made his options very clear, but he wasn't sure what this god had already set
25:15 in motion. Whatever could that mean? He felt fine, a little shaken, but overall in good health. He didn't seem to be in immediate danger of keeling over and dying.
25:27 By now, it was the early morning, And despite the household mostly being asleep, Abimelek called his servants and advisers to report to him immediately. He told them of the dream he had and
25:39 demanded that they interpret it.
25:41 Your majesty, I fear that what you've experienced may be more than a dream.
25:48 Your meaning?
25:49 There have been strange reports from the women of your household. We don't know how this is possible, but it seems that those who are pregnant are no
26:00 longer pregnant. They have miscarried. No. It's as if their wombs have been closed or emptied. The babe is nowhere to be found. Swollen
26:12 bellies suddenly flat. Suddenly flat.
26:14 How could that be? What have the priests said? Have you consulted the oracles?
26:20 We have, my king. They are confounded. They have no answers, but some of them are concerned that this is a harbinger. Perhaps all the women are no longer fertile. Your
26:32 majesty, it pains me to say this, but it appears that Dagon has abandoned us.
26:40 Abimelech was stunned at this assessment, but then Abimelech suddenly realized if his wives and relatives were no longer able to carry children, his line would end. The god
26:51 in the dream spoke true. This would be the death of him. Abraham had not slept a wink as he was tormented by how to rescue Sarah. He eventually
27:03 gave up and paced back and forth until dawn. Still, nothing came to him that would not provoke open war. The sun was just starting to climb in the sky when an out of breath
27:15 messenger from Abimelech arrived and demanded that Abraham come with him immediately. He didn't know what to think when he was hauled before Abimelech in his receiving hall. Sarah stood bewildered
27:27 at his side. It seemed that whatever was about to happen was a mystery to her as well. He was apprehensive, but resolved to play the hand that was dealt to him. He waited for Abimelech to speak.
27:39 Abraham, what have I done to you for you to deceive me? Sarah is not your sister. She's your wife. Your deception almost caused me to sin against your
27:51 God. You have provoked his anger against me and my entire household. He has closed the wombs of all the women. The babes are gone, and there will likely be no more.
28:03 Your God has rendered them all sterile. Your God means to end my line. I declared my own innocence on account of your deception. I beseeched him and asked that you would really sweep away the
28:14 innocent with the wicked.
28:16 Familiarity of this scene washed over Abraham, and rebuke of this pagan king stunned. Had Abraham not uttered similar words to his god when he heard of the impending
28:28 doom for Sodom? Nevertheless, his anxiety ebbed as he realized his god was making a way for rescue after all. The thought emboldened Abraham.
28:39 Can you blame me for wanting to protect myself? I may be in the humble position of needing the provision of your lands, but I am not
28:48 defenseless. Indeed. You are surely shrouded by a powerful god. Never in my life have I seen such an act of judgment. I fear your god,
28:59 Abraham. And I have a feeling I may fear him more than you do, considering your deception.
29:07 My covenant with my God is none of your concern.
29:11 None of my concern? My lineage is ruined because of you, Abraham. Who knows what worse things would have happened if I actually bedded your wife? Luckily for me and my loins, I don't have to
29:23 find out.
29:24 This admission flooded Abraham with relief, and he softened toward the king who had given his people shelter in his land.
29:32 I saw that your people did not fear my god, or any god, really. And I assumed, rightly, that my life would be in danger if you
29:44 or one of your officials desired my wife. We've come across this in Canaan before. I've long had this agreement with Sarah, where we tell everyone we are siblings. She
29:56 is my wife, but she is also my half sister. We share the same father, but not the same mother. So you see, it's not an outright lie, but she does belong to
30:07 me and falls under my protection. AndShow more
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