Whereas the first conflict, Scene 5 ( Genesis 20:1-18 ), concerned jeopardy of the . His friendship is valued, is courted, though a stranger, though a tenant at will to the Canaanites and Perizzites. 23 Now therefore, swear[ a] to me by God that you will not deal falsely with me, with my offspring, or with my posterity; but that according to the kindness that I have done to you, you will do You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. Now the grace of God bears its most important fruit in the history of Abimelech was impressed with Abraham's growing prosperity. Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? Sarah This passage raises three questions relevant for believers today: Application: Seven lambs sealed the covenant between Abraham and Abimelech, but it was one spotless lamb named Jesus who forever sealed Gods covenant with His people. Genesis 21:22. Im not suggesting that you go on sinning and tell everyone that youre a Christian. Genesis 20:17 Genesis 26:28 College Press Bible Study Textbook Series, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible, Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible, Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible, Notes on the Pentateuch by Charles Henry Mackintosh, Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary, Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith. I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." Abimelech's treaty with Abraham 21:22-34. Phichol.] trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine Probably an official title. The prince rather complains that Abraham had done him an injustice. Specific examples of how Jesus communicated Gods love to others. Well see how much this is worth, he muttered. The Atlantic, June 2009. Genesis 20:17 Genesis 26:28 Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible, College Press Bible Study Textbook Series, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible, Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible, Notes on the Pentateuch by Charles Henry Mackintosh, Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary, Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith. Beersheba. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. EXPOSITION. Ishmaels expulsion. They formalize the peace agreement, Abimelech leaves, Abraham plants a commemorative tree, worships the Lord, and life goes on. AndIf anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. (Matthew 5:39-41). Abimelechs proposal includes his offspring, but does not specifically include any offspring of Abraham. It is not necessary to conclude from verse 1 and 2 that Sarah only became pregnant after the episode that is told in the previous chapter. 4. But it is significant that Gods blessing on Abraham is evident even to this pagan king, Abimelech, who tells Abraham, God is with you in all that you do (21:22). Sometimes we think that weve got to be perfect before God can use us as a witness. that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the In the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we notice: _GOD IS WITH - The Birth of Isaac How much specialized training (if any) do Christians need to be effective witnesses for Christ? Abraham, having got into a good neighbourhood, knew when he was well off, and continued a great while there. No more can be expected from an honest man than that he be ready to do right, as soon as he knows he has done wrong. Luke 6:21. He provided manna in the wilderness and brought water from a rock. The man was educated and he articulately expressed his objections. You see, I think that Abraham may have recognized that Abimelek was in a tight spot. Hagar and Ishmael sent away. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that How Jesus didnt love everyone the same (and why you shouldnt either). Genesis 21 Genesis 22 Genesis 23 Genesis 24 . The outcast. has olam) as a name for the Lord, This is the word used on the covenant with Abraham (13:15; 17: 7, 8, 13, 19). had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she 22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. He sent the plagues on Egypt and parted the Red Sea. the three main sources, J. E, P are present. _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, I heard a story about a new police officer who, on his first day on the job, caught someone speeding. Do we badmouth the boss or other workers behind their backs? Though he was surrounded by pagans who had no scruples about murdering and plundering a wealthy mans belongings, Abraham could live securely because of Gods faithful protection, apart from any schemes on Abrahams part. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that In spite of Abrahams past deception, Abimelech recognized God in his life. God is CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE 21:23 Abimelech proposes a treaty not to deal falsely. Without even reading it, he put it on one side of his old-fashioned scale. Peace established, Abimelech and Phichol, having accomplished their mission, returned to Philistia. The contemplated object. So Abimelek took Sarah into his harem. The Lords whole thing boils down to that. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in And you know what else? CHAPTER 21 And alls well. Love Like Jesus: How Jesus Loved People (and how you can love like Jesus). He made a traffic stop that went something like this: Listen, I know my rights. (1) The world is watching the lives of believers. Beersheba. A son was ABIMELECHS COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM. Isaac is weaned. Wheres the balance between taking measures for our own safety versus trusting God to protect us? Abimelech, the king who had inadvertently taken Sarah into his harem because Abraham had lied about her being his sister, pays a visit to Abraham, acknowledges that God is with him, and proposes a peace pact. Abimelech has reason to be suspicious of Abraham, but recognizes Gods blessing on his life, so he wisely seeks a covenant of truth and peace between them. Gunkel has given strong Youll be happier, people will be more cooperative toward you, and youll have healthier relationships. Another wrong thing happens: An imperfect Christian concludes that he had better not say anything about his faith until he gets all his problems solved. and poetical word. So that place was called Beersheba,because the two men swore an oath there. And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves? CRITICAL NOTES. Probably from JE. "Blessed are the peace-makers," and "beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that publisheth peace.". The trouble with this approach, of course, is that we never get to that place. A godly man is entitled to be careful of his property, to preserve it from damage, protect it from theft, and recover it when stolen or lost. and poetical word. Good men should not only rectify the wrongs they do to one another, but adopt all wise precautions against their repetition. The passage is narrative. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the What for you is the most threatening aspect about telling someone about Christ. When the owner asked how much she could afford, she replied, My husband was killed in the war. Just because youve blown it with someone in the past doesnt mean that you cant be used later to influence that person toward God. Copyright 1996, Steven J. Cole, All Rights Reserved. Philistines generally (Genesis 2 ISHMAEL AND ISAAC 1 Kings 15:19; Isaiah 30:6; Isaiah 39:1). Now therefore swear unto me here by Godthe verb to swear is derived from the Hebrew numeral seven, inasmuch as the septennary number was sacred, and oaths were confirmed either by seven sacrifices (Genesis 21:28) or by seven witnesses and pledgesthat thou wilt not deal falsely with me,literally, if thou shalt lie unto me; a common form of oath in Hebrew, in which the other member of the sentence is for emphasis left unexpressed (cf. Throughout Abrahams story run two great promises which God made to Abraham: a son, through whom Abraham would become a great nation, and through whose descendants all the nations would be blessed; and, the land of Canaan, where his descendants would live. He wasnt traveling all over the globe. V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the Abimelek continued, I have treated you well all this time that youve resided here in my kingdom as a foreigner. "This scene occurs at the same time as the events of Scene 6 [ Genesis 21:1-21] but focuses on different characters and tensions. In that desert land, a well was essential for survival, both for a mans flocks and for his family. the commander-in-chief of his forces) spake unto Abraham (having come from Gerar for the purpose), saying, God is with thee in all that thou doesta conviction derived from his former acquaintance with the patriarch (Genesis 20:1. When we give thanks at the dinner table, we need to be truly thankful, and not just mumbling a ritual prayer before we say, Please pass the potatoes. God faithfully provides for our protection and for our provision. The story of how Billy Graham extended Christs extraordinary love and grace toward a man who misrepresented Jesus to millions. Sarah who at an earlier point had that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. at the time God Himself had 22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled 1 The LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did to Sarah as he had promised. Sarah's demand GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. Are we cheerful and pleasant, even when were mistreated, or do we grumble and complain like everyone else? Then Abraham brings up a sore subject, a delicate matter, a touchy issue with Abimelek. DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. His circumcision (Genesis 22:4)_ Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. The tree sealed the site of the oath. Abimelek responds, This is the first Ive heard of it. 21:22 Abimelech recognized the blessing of the Lord on Abraham. Seemingly betraying a secret suspicion of the prince's veracity, the act aimed at preventing any recurrence of the grievance, and in this light it appears to have been regarded by Abimelech. The outcast. Category: Sermon StructureTags: Genesis, Genesis 21, Old Testament Narrative, Home | Admissions | Academics | Campus Life | Alumni, All content copyright 2023 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Abraham gets his well back. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ 14. . . Abraham was the friend of God. And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me,that this peculiar kind of oath never occurs again in Old Testament history is no proof of the mythical character of the narrative (Bohlen); on the contrary, "that the custom existed in primitive Hebrew times is shown by the word , which had early passed into the language, and which would be inexplicable without the existence of such a custom" (Havernick)that I have digged this well. - Genesis 21:22-23 Review After waiting years, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with their promised baby, Isaac. Good men mostly desire to have the saints as friends, and even the wicked can perceive an advantage in being allied to the righteous. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in Commentary: Patriarchs and Prophets (or Beginning of the End), chapter 13. Sometimes when you read the Bible, you get the feeling that God majors in the spectacular. 4. But thats not fair! You might be saying. Hence "the ownership of wells m Palestine was as jealously guarded as the possession of a mine in our own" (Inglis). Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. Abraham uses the occasion to complain to Abimelech about a well which his men have taken from Abrahams servants. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH GOD. But He doesnt just provide for our needs so that we can live comfy lives for our own happiness. Peace enjoyed. 26), but through this treaty, God was faithfully providing for Abrahams basic physical needs. (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. 9. Cyril Barber on Morris' The Genesis Record : a Scientific and Devotional Commentary (It can be borrowed) - Valuable as corollary reading. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain )was probably the Tamarix Africanae (Gesenius, Furst, Delitzsch, Rosenmller, Kalisch), which, besides being common in Egypt and Petraea, is mid to have been found growing near the ancient Beershebain Beersheba, and called there (not beneath the tree or in the grove, but in the place) on the name of the Lord,Jehovah (vide Genesis 12:8; Genesis 13:4)the everlasting Godliterally, the God of eternity (LXX; Vulgate, Onkelos); not in contrast to heathen deities, who are born and die (Clericus), but "as the everlasting Vindicator of the faith of treaties, and as the infallible Source of the believer's rest and peace" (Murphy). 3. Abraham decided to take a different approach. _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the But what Im saying is that sinlessness isnt the requirement to bear witness for Christ. trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine 7. So they conclude that Christians are hypocrites, and they fail to see God in our lives. His men may have dug who knows how many dry wells before finding this one. Q. with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, But God revealed to Abimelek the truth that Sarah is Abrahams wife. Genesis 21:22-34 New International Version The Treaty at Beersheba 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. ; Psalms 34, tit.). CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, &C. Hence it is plain that Abraham had (1) that a person cannot always be held responsible for what his servants do, (2) that it is wrong to judge on insufficient evidence with reference to the characters and conduct of others, and. After this had gone on for several times, the businessman suddenly was struck with the simple truth of that verse. A believer is invincible until it is his time to go. There is no reason to question the sincerity of the Philistine monarch in disclaiming all knowledge of the act of robbery committed by his servants. Adaptation of Divine truth to those to whom it is sent. This is the first use of everlasting (Hb. God also took care of Hagar and Ishmael, remembering His promise to greatly multiply their descendants (see Birth of Isaac ). None ever waited in vain. Youll recall that he had been deceptive, pawning off Sarah as his sister. After pouring over Jesus every interaction with another human being, he realized he was doing a much better job ofstudyingJesus words than he wasfollowingJesus words and example. See also David living in the land of the Philistines (1 Sam. could sing with Mary, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spi God is with thee in all that thou doest Isaac's birth (Genesis 22:1) 2. The apparent contradiction between the statement of this verse and that of Genesis 21:32 may be removed by supposing either. On the flight that crashed was a godly pastor from Southern California. Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 21:22-34 Commentary on Genesis 21:22-34 (Read Genesis 21:22-34) Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. *** Abimelech reenters the picture with his enforcer, Phicol. When Abraham and Abimelech previously met, on the occasion when Abraham lied about his wife, Abimelech endorsed Abraham living where it pleases you (20:15). V2 So Sarah became *pregnant. NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] Even as Gods kindness draws us to him, our kindness with others should point them to Him. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Genesis 21:1). 20 God was with the boy as he grew up. ISAAC IS BORN In Chapter s 20, 21 we have the question of the heir and of the path Should be consulted by all who wish to be well-informed on the issues alluded to by Moses. How to survive a life of loving like Jesus (or how not to become a Christian doormat). 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: You know what Ive learned? God used the only Scripture this retarded young man knew to give eternal life to this sophisticated businessman (told by Martin & Deidre Bobgan, Competent to Minister [EastGate], pp. Maybe youre sinking into sudden depression, because youre thinking, Im not perfect! Stay tuned: (2) For the world to see God in our lives we dont have to be perfect. But we can have the comfort of knowing that both men were under Gods providential care. There he made, not only a constant practice, but an open profession of his religion. Abimelech. Of great importance for the scientific data that has been included in the author's exposition. 3. As he was leaving, a young man walked up and quoted John 3:16: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. The businessman didnt see how such a thing could be true and he didnt understand the connection between Gods giving His Son and a person having eternal life. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS ALSO CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:1-35. GENESIS 21:23. Will God forgive me for losing hope and the will to live? Calling on Gods Name in whatever land you live, Despite the struggles in this new land, Abraham remembers his covenant with God (the God of Everlasting) and calls on His name. You dont need a theological education to bear witness by your walk with God. NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] And Abimelech said, I wet not who hath done this thing. Wherefore he called that place Beersheba. Perhaps Abimelech had heard of how God had given Abraham and Sarah a son in their old age. He suggested that Abraham and he make a treaty that would guarantee good relations between them (22-24). Spiritual markers remind us of the goodness of the Lord in our lives. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken ( Genesis 21:1 ). A few years ago, a Christian worker was scheduled to fly from New York to Chicago for some meetings before returning home to Los Angeles. He lived in the desert and became an archer. It is a beautiful illustration of how God faithfully provides everything we need for life and godliness so that we can fulfill His purpose. In this section B.C. A few years ago Abraham told this same Abimelek that Sarah was his sister. 1886. He put a loaf of bread on the other side of the scale, and to his surprise, nothing happened. All these things are true and wonderful. This blessing would come through Abrahams descendant, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have been kind to us. Because Abimelech wanted this covenant to apply, not only to himself, but to his posterity (21:23), it secured this source of water not only for Abraham, but for his descendants. with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up 4. This is one of the attributes of God to His people. It is good to remember God's mercies, of which national and civil quietude is one of the greatest, and it is becoming to erect memorials of both privileges and obligations. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH MAKE A COVENANT AT BEERSHEBA. Theyre people who live rather ordinary lives, except for one significant fact--their lives count for eternity because they are used by God to help fulfill His purpose. Thus, Beersheba can mean, well of oath, or well of seven. So, outside of the name, Beersheba, the word shava occurs three times and the word sheva occurs three times in this passage. "The Lord visited Sarah as he had said." The Lord keeps His word. Abimelech and Phichol. Sarah, at the unlikely age of 90 years, gives birth to Isaac, had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More. Isaac is born, and circumcised. CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH And as a result things turned ugly. The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech NINTH SECTION *** Abimelech reenters the picture with his enforcer, Phicol. Abraham at In Genesis 21:22-34, we see Abraham in a scene from his ordinary life. not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. He wouldnt have had much exciting news to report in his monthly fund-raising letter. In this way he demonstrated that Isaac was heir to God's covenant promises (21:1-7; cf. The grocer, who was not a believer, was unmoved by her need. Its about relationships with people. "the well of the oath," (LXX; Gesenius, Furst, Rosenmller), or the well of the seven (Keil), rather than the seven wells (Lange); discovered by Robinson in Bir-es-seba, in the Wady-es-seba, twelve miles to the south of Hebron, with two deep wells of excellent water. He sets apart seven lambs from the flock and gives them to Abimelek. surround, enclose, and _chum_ black. Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible - The Birth of Isaac 7. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the Ver. Abimelech protests that he is unaware of the situation regarding the disputed well and suggests that Abraham bears some of the blame for not telling him of the situation. Now Abraham and his descendants can dwell securely in the land. How can we turn everyday situations into opportunities for telling others about Christ? Sarah He was simply living his daily life as the friend of God before the watching world. He did what he So if Abimelek gives the well back to Abraham, Abimeleks servants might react, You believe that foreigner over us? (1) that as the land of the Philistines had no fixed boundary toward the desert, Beersheba may at this time have been claimed for the kingdom of Gerar (Keil); or. Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. In the immediately preceding verses, God has provided Isaac and dismissed Ishmael, so that Abraham would learn that Gods promises do not depend on human schemes and effort for their fulfillment. How aggressive should we be? Sensible of the many favours he had received from Abimelech in times past, and was still indulged with, he very readily agreed to his proposal; and the rather, as he knew by the vision between the pieces, that it would be four hundred years before his posterity should be put into the possession of the land of Canaan; and therefore could take an oath that neither he, nor his son, nor his grandson, should be injured or dispossessed. 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. None ever waited in vain. This visit of the king and his vizier appears to have taken place some considerable time after the beginning of the sojourn of Abraham at Gerar; for the friendly feelings which then existed had evidently given way to a coolness, occasioned by the quarrels between their herdsmen. It shows how God faithfully provided all that Abraham needed apart from Abrahams schemes. Abimelech was impressed with Abraham's growing prosperity. CHAPTER 21 We dont always think about it, but if the world knows that were Christians, they watch us to see if were different than everyone else. Observing what he had done, and not knowing the design of it: what mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves ? 6 Sarahs ioy. He is not far from every one of us. Probably from JE. In an initial way, God is using Abraham to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations as he is blessed. The league is proposed by Abimelech, and Phichol his prime-minister of state and general of his army. 27:7). Abimelech declared himself perfectly unacquainted with the wrong which had been done to Abraham, and immediately returned the well, which discovers how easily misunderstandings might be removed if, instead of harboring enmity, men would resort to friendly conference. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, The Lockman Foundation, Related Topics: Character of God, Discipleship, Ecclesiology (The Church), Empower, Spiritual Life, Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn He sarcastically said, Write your prayer on a piece of paper and you can have its weight in groceries. To his surprise, she pulled a folded note out of her pocket and handed it to him. transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, or to the time of THE PROMISE FULFILLED IN ISAAC Jesus taught us to pray each day for our daily bread. 3. In gratitude for former favours he had received from him, in token of the friendship that subsisted between them, and for the confirmation of it; and to show that he was fully satisfied with Abimelech's answer to his complaint, as well as willing to enter into covenant by sacrifice, when such creatures were divided, and the covenanters passed between the pieces, for so it follows: and both of them made a covenant ; or, read more, And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves. V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. This event is not recorded in Scripture. Why are we told this? Love Like Jesusbegins with the story of how after a life of regular church attendance and Bible study, Bennett was challenged by a pastor to study Jesus. However, see 26:17-33, where Isaac also has a dispute with Abimelech (likely not the same person) over wells and makes a treaty with him. Abraham. that Abimelech, and Phichol, the chief captain of his host, spake unto Abraham; Abimelech was king of Gerar, the same that is spoken of in the preceding chapter, and Phichol was the general of his army; these two great personages came together and paid Abraham a visit, and had some conversation with him, who was still in Gerar, or however in some part of that country not far from it: saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest; greatly prospered him in the things of the world, for of them only could they make a judgment; they saw that he increased in worldly substance, and that his family was increased, and that he succeeded in everything in which he engaged; and, being jealous of his growing greatness and power, were desirous of securing an interest in him and in his favour. The point is, as God faithfully provides protection and for our daily needs, and as we walk with Him and give Him the credit for His care for us, as Abraham did, He uses us in the ordinary matters of life to bear witness to a world that desperately needs to turn to Him. The impelling motives. 15. He wasnt perfect, but he had reality with God and Gods gracious hand was on him. Show to me and my country the same kindness Ive shown you. One of Abrahams deeply rooted fears when God called him to leave his homeland and go to the land of Canaan was that the people of the land would see his wife and kill him in order to take her. This passage chronicles a covenant between Abraham and Abimelech. 45-46). ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH Gen. 21:22-34 Locate the passage This passage chronicles a covenant between Abraham and Abimelech. Show to me and the country where you now reside as a foreigner the same kindness I have shown to you., Then Abraham complained to Abimelek about a well of water that Abimeleks servants had seized. CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. But in his case, it was his final home, in heaven. Even so, as believers, we know that every second of our lives is under the watchful care of the heavenly Father. ISAAC IN GERAR A famine occurs in the land, just as it had in the days of Abraham (ch.12:10). 8. 21:33 Abraham called on the name of the Lord, 21:34 Living in the land of the Philistines. One of the most comforting doctrines of Scripture is the truth that God providentially protects His children. He wasnt building a sprawling complex of buildings to house his international ministry. Because there they aware both of them. List one sac- continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; The oath a testimony to God where reverently made. Ishmael mocking (Genesis 22:9) 4 He is circumcised. Then Abraham does something unexpected. How to respond to critics the way Jesus did. CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, &C. Hence it is plain that Abraham had The greatest possible injury of a material kind that could be done to a nomads chief was the all faction of his water supplies. That was an extraordinary way that God provided for His children. 8. _ 1. God is ), his knowledge of Isaac's birth, and his general observation of the patriarch's prosperity. We are secure in His providential care. The things of this world made a channel of higher blessings. Do we work hard or slack off? Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. his mother took him a wife --On a father's death, the mother looks out for a wife for her son, however young; and as Ishmael was now virtually deprived of his father, his mother set about forming a marriage connection for him, it would seem, among her relatives.
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