Abimelech
Americannoun
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a king of Gerar, who made a peace agreement with Abraham.
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a son of Gideon, who made a violent but futile attempt to become king of Shechem.
Example Sentences
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South of Beer Sheva, the city where Abraham signed a treaty about a well with King Abimelech, green oases of grapes, olives, and pomegranates dot the desert.
From US News • Apr. 28, 2011
Abimelech V. Oover, like his brothers, was an admirable and good-hearted fellow, but there was something about him the English found oppressive.
From Time Magazine Archive
Rhodes Scholar Abimelech V. Oover has many points of difference with Rhodes Scholar Paul Engle, but readers who have met them both in print will see Max Beerbohm's point.
From Time Magazine Archive
But Abimelech had not come near her; and he said, Lord; wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?
From Biblical Extracts Or, The Holy Scriptures Analyzed; Showing its Contradictions, Absurdities, and Immoralities by Cooper, Robert
Isaac represents, the little one of Christ, and is interpreted to be joy; Rebecca is patience; the royal Abimelech signifies heavenly wisdom.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.
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