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Endangering Sarai in Egypt

Exegetical Approaches

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Unaware of Danger

Avram did not recognize that going down to Egypt was going to endanger Sarai until it was too late.

Sources:Bavli Bava Batra16aAbout the Bavli, TanchumaLekh Lekha 5About the Tanchuma, Iggeret Pirkoi b. Bavoi,  RambamCommentary on the Mishnah Avot 5:17About R. Moshe Maimonides, RadakBereshit 12:11-17About R. David Kimchi

Preservation of Life Most Important

It was legitimate to put Sarai in potential danger if in so doing Avram's life was to be saved.

Hoping to Protect Sarai

Avram had a plan which he hoped would protect both him and Sarai and had never intended to save himself at her expense.

Avram Sinned

Avram's actions in descending to Egypt and endangering Sari were problematic and Avram was punished for them.