8. And he went from there unto a mountain on the east of Bethel and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west and Hai on the east; and there he built an altar unto the Lord and called upon the name of the Lord.
9. And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the Negev (south desert).
10. And there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there, for the famine was grievous in the land.
11. And it came to pass when he was come near to enter into Egypt that he said unto Sarai, his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon;
12. therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee that they shall say, This is his wife, and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.
13. Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister, that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.