When a famine struck the land, Abram and his wife Sarai left for Egypt, where food was plentiful. The Bible says Sarai was a “beautiful woman.” (Even at age 66, before face-lifts were invented.) ...

In Genesis 12:10-12:20, Abram and his wife Sarai go to Egypt to flee a famine. Abram asks Sarai to pretend to be his sister so that the Pharaoh might reward him.

As God and Sarai battle for Abram's affection, readers will inevitably take her side; the affectionate though fallible human is, unsurprisingly, much more appealing than the distant, irritable deity.

May the LORD decide between you and me!" Abram told Sarai: "Your maid is in your power. Do to her whatever you please." Sarai then abused her so much that Hagar ran away from her.” (Genesis 16:3-6) ...