## They said to him ##

"Then they said to Abraham"

## He said, "I will certainly return to you…" ##

The word "He" refers to the Lord. This is the one that Abraham called "Lord" in [Genesis 18:3](./03.md).

## behold ##

The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.

## when the season comes around ##

This can be translated as "when this season comes around next year" or  "about this time next year" (UDB).

## behold ##

This can be translated as “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you.”

## in the tent doorway ##

"at the opening of the tent" or "at the entrance of the tent"