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.
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Baritone Noel Bouley made the Philistine High Priest a smooth spin doctor with rich, easy volume; bass-baritone Tomas Tomasson grabbed onto the role of the nefarious Abimélech with aggressive relish.
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Abimelech, hail soldier of God.—Hail!
From Project Gutenberg
Abimelech His heart quaileth within him, for he dreads war.
From Project Gutenberg
Abimelech He is hedged about with weakness; old age and fear are his counselors.
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Abimelech Be not despondent, O king.
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