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| Abimelech |
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( b m´ l k) (KEY) , in the Bible. 1 Name or title of a king of Gerar who had various dealings with Abraham and Isaac. 2 See Ahimelech 1. 3 Son of Gideon. He murdered his 70 brothers, except Jotham, and became king. |
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