Genesis 26:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death. He that toucheth - He who injures Isaac or defiles Rebekah shall certainly die for it. Death was the punishment for adultery among the Canaanites, Philistines, and Hebrews. See Genesis 38:24.

Genesis 26:11

11 And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.