Abimelech's Words to Sarah and the Covering of the Eyes

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 91:3

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Another interpretation. He said to them: Since you covered the matter from me [hid Sarah's true status], the son whom you raise up will be a covering of the eyes [blind, or one who must shield his eyes].

Themes

SarahPatriarchsDivine Justice

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