Nimrod's False Idols and Abraham's True Reward at Beersheba

"After these things" (Genesis 15:1). This is what Scripture says: "A wicked one performs deceptive work" (Proverbs 11:18). This is Nimrod the wicked, who would make images and lead astray the sons of men, for idolatry is likened to falsehood, as it is said: "For their molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them" (Jeremiah 10:14). "But he who sows righteousness has a true reward" (Proverbs 11:18). This is Abraham our father, who sowed righteousness and would feed those who passed to and fro, as it is said: "And he planted an eshel in Beersheba" (Genesis 21:33). The Holy One, blessed be He, said to him: By your life, you have a true reward, as it is said: "Fear not, Abram [... your reward shall be exceedingly great]" (Genesis 15:1).