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Two Treatises of Government · Character

Abimelech

Philistine king, used in examples of treaty and property rights.

minor

First appearance: xvi of conquest

Abimelech first appears in 0030 xvi of conquest.

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JAJacobSASamuelADAdamISIsaacABAbrahamABAbimelech

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse biblical and legal authorities
  • Patriarchal lineage and inheritance
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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