Abimelech

None could "reign" in Israel, except by rebellious usurpation; and hence the reign of Abimelech is expressed in the original by a word signifying "despotism," not that which describes the mild and divinely authorized rule of the judge.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Achish, though a heathen, was pious, for which reason he is called Abimelech in the Psalms, after the king of Gerar, who also was noted for piety.

The Legends of the Jews — Volume 4 Louis Ginzberg 1913

He is called Abimelech in the superscription of Ps. 34.

Easton's Bible Dictionary M.G. Easton 1897

1 Chr. 18: 16 he is called Abimelech, and is probably the same as

Easton's Bible Dictionary M.G. Easton 1897

As "Abimelech" is the standing title of the Philistine kings (see on v. Ge 26: 1), so "Phicol" seems to have been the standing title for the captain of the army.

Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1 1892-1972 1942

The majority of compound names have special religious or social significance being compounded either (1) with terms denoting relationship, as Abi or Ab father, as Abihud, "father of praise," Abimelech "father of the king;" Ben son, as Benoni,

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1884

Isaac must contrive the same story many years later with Rebecca to save his life from Abimelech king of the Philistines.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Deception And Desire: An Overview Of Genesis Rabbi Shmuley Boteach 2012

He will not behave as the Egyptians who craved Abraham's wife, or as Abimelech who coveted Rebecca.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Deception And Desire: An Overview Of Genesis Rabbi Shmuley Boteach 2012

Isaac must contrive the same story many years later with Rebecca to save his life from Abimelech king of the Philistines.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Deception And Desire: An Overview Of Genesis Rabbi Shmuley Boteach 2012

He will not behave as the Egyptians who craved Abraham's wife, or as Abimelech who coveted Rebecca.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Deception And Desire: An Overview Of Genesis Rabbi Shmuley Boteach 2012