1. Later, the Lord again appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre. At that time Abraham was sitting at the door of his tent. It was during the hottest part of the day.
2. He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When Abraham saw them, he ran from his tent to meet them. He bowed facedown on the ground before them.
3. Abraham said, “Sir, if you think well of me, please stay awhile with me, your servant.
4. I will bring some water so all of you can wash your feet. You may rest under the tree.
5. I will get some bread for you, so you can regain your strength. Then you may continue your journey.”The three men said, “That is fine. Do as you said.”
6. Abraham hurried to the tent where Sarah was. He said to her, “Hurry, prepare 20 quarts of fine flour. Make it into loaves of bread.”
7. Then Abraham ran to his cattle. He took one of his best calves and gave it to a servant. The servant hurried to kill the calf and to prepare it for food.
8. Abraham gave the three men the calf that had been cooked. He also gave them milk curds and milk. While the three men ate, he stood under the tree near them.
9. The men asked Abraham, “Where is your wife Sarah?”“There, in the tent,” said Abraham.
10. Then the Lord said, “I will certainly return to you about this time a year from now. At that time your wife Sarah will have a son.”Sarah was listening at the entrance of the tent which was behind him.
11. Abraham and Sarah were very old. Sarah was past the age when women normally have children.