The LORD visited Sarah as He had said: It took a long time (25 years) for this promise to come to pass, but God was faithful to His promise. 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. But in his case, it was his final home, in heaven. At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, God is with you in everything you do. 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. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS ALSO CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH We have had in fine the judgment of 22._And it came to pass at that time_. The things of this world made a channel of higher blessings. Verses 1-34. Name signifies mouth of all, _i.e.,_ Another highlight of this passage is the explanation for the origin of the name Beersheba. V2 So Sarah became *pregnant. 21:32-34 A place to call on the name of the Lord. And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God. Genesis 21:22-34 In-Context. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. GENESIS And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech As the usual covenant presents (cf. . The apparent contradiction between the statement of this verse and that of Genesis 21:32 may be removed by supposing either. 7. trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that He suggested that Abraham and he make a treaty that would guarantee good relations between them (22-24). ISAAC IS BORN This new cop couldnt believe it. Now, without Abrahams initiative or schemes, Abimelech comes and proposes this peace agreement, so that Abraham receives from God what he previously had tried to get through his deceptive scheme. How aggressive should we be? How Jesus demonstrated all five of Gary Chapmans love languages (and how you can too). On Genesis, Part 6: The Blooming of Trees. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. As a planter of tamarisks, the patriarch has been styled the father of civilization; it is more important to remark that he never neglected to worship God himself and publish his salvation to others. 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. Peace established, Abimelech and Phichol, having accomplished their mission, returned to Philistia. Neither didst thou toll me, neither yet heard I of it, but today. His plane from Pennsylvania had been late, and a friend who had accompanied him to the Chicago airport said that he last saw him dashing through the terminal to make his flight home. Sarah as he had spoken." 1. If youre a Christian, and youre not a cop, then its not your job to come down on people. The significance of this passage is Abraham finding a place in the land promised to him in safety. shava) in this pericope (23, 24, 31, 31). 22 And it came to pass at that time that Abimelech and Phichol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, "God is with you in all that you do. God promised that His covenant with Abraham would be an everlasting covenant; Abraham recognized God as everlasting., This foreshadows future encounters between the Israelites and the Philistines. 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. He spoke and the universe was created. Abraham didnt fight with Abimeleks servants. 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. fear Sarah, at the unlikely age of 90 years, gives birth to Isaac, He got down on his knees and wept in gratitude. . The neighborhood of Beersheba, the revelation of Jehovah, the little company of believers. L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:1-35. The term for making a treaty (used here and vs. 32) is karat. He wasnt building a sprawling complex of buildings to house his international ministry. In the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we notice: There he made, not only a constant practice, but an open profession of his religion. This, however, was an error, which shows. I dont have to give you my license and registration., Listen you ! The outcast. Each time, the young man, who was retarded and knew only this one verse, responded simply by quoting John 3:16. He checked his police cruiser, it looked good, the light bar was on. 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. CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE 21:22 Abimelech recognized the blessing of the Lord on Abraham. Abimelek continued, I have treated you well all this time that youve resided here in my kingdom as a foreigner. Happy they who can do both in peace! Ver. Beersheba. I.e. 22. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH 'Do not do anything to him. None ever waited in vain. When we lived in California and would take our young children to the beach, there wasnt a second while they were playing in the waves that they were not under our watchful gaze. The significance of this passage is Abraham finding a place in the land promised to him in safety. Ishmael made fun of the covenant family, as Sarah had feared. Wheres the justice? You might be thinking. AndIf anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. (Matthew 5:39-41). 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. When the owner asked how much she could afford, she replied, My husband was killed in the war. Good men should not only rectify the wrongs they do to one another, but adopt all wise precautions against their repetition. Abraham called on the name of the everlasting God. God burned the words into his heart and gave him the faith to believe. And Abraham reproved (literally, reasoned with, and proved to the satisfaction of) Abimelech (who was, until informed, entirely unacquainted with the action of his servants) because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away. you do. DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. all-commanding. Sarah's joy. Genesis 21:22-34 . B.C. reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH MAKE A COVENANT AT BEERSHEBA. Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said ( Genesis 21:1 ), I like this. Should be consulted by all who wish to be well-informed on the issues alluded to by Moses. A.M. 2118. In Chapter s 20, 21 we have the question of the heir and of the path He did what he ; Psalms 34, tit.). _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, Even as Gods kindness draws us to him, our kindness with others should point them to Him. Abraham set apart seven ewe lambs from the flock,and Abimelek asked Abraham, What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs you have set apart by themselves?, He replied, Accept these seven lambs from my hand as a witness that I dug this well.. I like this. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. favourite of God, chap. The name, Beersheba seems to play on them both. Will God forgive me for losing hope and the will to live? trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine So Abimelek took Sarah into his harem. How to survive a life of loving like Jesus (or how not to become a Christian doormat). Even in this ordinary incident, Abraham acknowledged Gods faithful care for him. The passage is narrative. 21 He lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt. Abimelech, that is _Father-King,_ was Treaty with Abimelech (21:22-34) Abraham had settled in the south of Canaan in Abimelech's territory and at Abimelech's invitation (see 20:15). Abraham, the one who took his army of 318 men and rescued Lot from the armies of four kings, Abraham goes after the servants of Abimelek and takes them out, right? God is 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. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. 4 He is circumcised. 4. The driver of the vehicle wasnt given a graceful way out. How Jesus guarded his heart by taking care of himselfhe even nappedand why you should do the same. 2. It shows how God faithfully provided all that Abraham needed apart from Abrahams schemes. Philistines generally (Genesis 2 ISHMAEL AND ISAAC Here is old Abraham just planting a tree and living by his well. Genre The passage is narrative. 3 Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. The alliance was contracted. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain So swear to me here before God that you wont deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. 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. Then Abraham brings up a sore subject, a delicate matter, a touchy issue with Abimelek. @#$%^&* salary!. There he called on the name of the Lord, as the everlasting God; probably in the grove he planted, which was his place of prayer. Fort Worth, Texas. that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. Genesis 12:1-3 sets forth Gods purpose to make of Abraham a great nation, to bless him and make his name great so that he would be the channel of Gods blessing to all the families of the earth. Its about your relationship with the person of God and your relationships with other people. The oath a testimony to God where reverently made. He sets apart seven lambs from the flock and gives them to Abimelek. Its no wonder that Abimelek is asking Abraham to swear that he wont deal falsely with him. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. ); posteri et stirps (Vulgate); offspring and progeny (Kalisch); kith and kin (Murphy)but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee (vide Genesis 20:15), thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojournedthe land being put for the people (cf. b. His calendar wasnt full of speaking engagements. Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not de Genesis 21 We are secure in His providential care. Perhaps he is unaware of the birth of Isaac. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the Abraham instituted two memorials of the important transactions, naming the well Beersheba, and planting a tamarisk beside his tent. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in I already did that during the night while I was watching over my sick child, she replied. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH GOD. He wasnt traveling all over the globe. _God is with thee in all tha 1 Isaac is borne. It records the conversation between Abraham and Abimelech and their mutual promise of kindness to each other. Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 2. 3. Most of Gods people have been simple, ordinary folks who are not famous or politically powerful. He gives Abimelek seven lambs so Abimelek can tell his servants that the well has been purchased. See also Genesis 21:22-34 in other biblical comments: Adam Clarke Bible Commentary. And, God provides for his need for water through this well. But if you have the reality of a walk with the faithful God of the ordinary, your neighbor will know that youve got something he lacks. I wont ask you again!. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. _ALUN OWEN_ In an initial way, God is using Abraham to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations as he is blessed. It is as much the duty of him who has a grievance to reveal it, as it is the duty of him who has caused the grievance to remove it. when Abimelech, struck with God's providential regard to him, wa 5. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS ALSO CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH 34 Each of the following people made several hugesacrifices to achieve world change, and obey their conscience. Read Genesis commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise). They cover or deny their sin and try to make it look like theyve got it all together. For these promises to be fulfilled, God had to provide Abraham with a son, which He did in an extraordinary way in the birth of Isaac. 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 is the term used in Ex. laughed with the laughter of incredulity, now laughed with the _Abimelech, king of Gerara, who knew that Abraham was a prophet, and a Another highlight of this passage is the explanation for the origin of the name Beersheba. 22. And they didnt have backhoes or drilling rigs in those days. This is even more significant when you realize that Abraham wasnt doing anything spectacular. But what about Abraham? Do others see the hand of God on your life? Genesis 21:22. "This scene occurs at the same time as the events of Scene 6 [ Genesis 21:1-21] but focuses on different characters and tensions. Genesis 21:22 4. mercy in Christ the Lord. ISAAC IS BORN Nor are they called upon to bear what by lawful means they are able to redress. He complains to Abimelek about a well of water that Abimeleks servants had seized. CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a Genesis 21:3. . olam) as a name for the Lord, This is the word used on the covenant with Abraham (13:15; 17: 7, 8, 13, 19). You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. Sometimes we think that weve got to be perfect before God can use us as a witness. The Atlantic, June 2009. Abimelech. See also David living in the land of the Philistines (1 Sam. CHAPTER 21 If you know the Savior, as you walk with Him and enjoy His faithful provision, God wants to use the ordinary events in your life to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations through the Seed of Abraham, the Lord Jesus Christ. not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. ), Posted on October 2, 2011 by Kurt Bennett, Category: Bible Study, Genesis, How Jesus Loved People - How You Can Too, I Wish Someone Had Told Me This When I Was Young, Tags: Abraham and Abimelek, Bible relationships, Christian, depression, how to be happy, how to love, love, Well of Beersheba, ive had a dream on this subject and have was awaken, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window). He made a traffic stop that went something like this: Listen, I know my rights. 8. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. Abraham took care to have his title to the well allowed, to prevent disputes in future. Plus, if you add the three times shava is used and the three times sheva is used with the use of Beersheba that makes a total of seven times the words are used. 2. 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. The angel relieves and comforts her. One of the most comforting doctrines of Scripture is the truth that God providentially protects His children. CHAPTER 21 Good men should do all they can to make others so. Hes lying! 22 Abimelechs couenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba. But what Im saying is that sinlessness isnt the requirement to bear witness for Christ. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken ( Genesis 21:1 ). @#$ %^&*^$!, Im not doin it! 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. Love Like Jesusexamines a variety of stories, examples, and research, including: With genuine unfiltered honesty,Love Like Jesus, shows you how to live a life according to Gods definition of success: A life of loving God well, and loving the people around you well too. CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. (Murphy)that Abimelechthe king of Gerar (Genesis 20:2; Genesis 26:1, Genesis 26:16)and Phi-cholif the name be Shemitic, "mouth of all," i.e. all-commanding. 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. The mistaken charge. 20 God was with the boy as he grew up. with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, It seems to me that the answer is, It shows the faithfulness of God in the ordinary. has What makes us happy? Probably from JE. Abimelech and Phichol. Numbers 14:13). 4. 1886. So Abraham, to demonstrate his commitment to the treaty and to demonstrate his good will toward Abimelek, brings to Abimelek sheep and cattle. with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up "'Do not lay a hand on the boy,' he said. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in No doubt, the king remembered their previous encounter when Abraham dealt falsely with him. The music and the sermon were okay, but didnt really help. They watch our attitudes, our words, and our actions. If he would walk with God, so that it was evident to others, Abraham had nothing to fear. Whenever he looks at the slip of paper that contains her prayer, he is amazed, for it reads, Please, dear Lord, give us this day our daily bread. (Our Daily Bread.). Asking their forgiveness is often the first step in that process. Not surprisingly, the driver of the car didnt comply. His friendship is valued, is courted, though a stranger, though a tenant at will to the Canaanites and Perizzites. I heard a story about a new police officer who, on his first day on the job, caught someone speeding. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. (Haydock)_ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to 27:7). (22) Abimelech and Phichol.Abimelech, that is Father-King, was the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the Philistines generally (Genesis 26:1; 1Samuel 21:10, marg. undertakings. read more, John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary. You did not tell me, and I heard about it only today., So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelek, and the two men made a treaty. Sarah, at the unlikely age of 90 years, gives birth to Isaac, Abimelech claimed no prior knowledge of the matter, and the covenant the two men ratified stipulated that the well belonged to Abraham (21:30). 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. Abimelech was impressed with Abraham's growing prosperity. So the treaty is solidified. 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. Here God shows Abraham that not only would the people of the land not take his wife, they wouldnt even take his well. ISAAC IN GERAR A famine occurs in the land, just as it had in the days of Abraham (ch.12:10). Most of us in our land of plenty dont have to worry about where our next meal is coming from. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) 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). 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. neit EXPOSITION Abimelech's treaty with Abraham 21:22-34. 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. 5. That world could tell that God was with him in all he did! The name of the Lord itself an invitation to believe and live. You know what Ive learned? The public ceremonial. CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE And Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for a long time. Why did the woman have the prayer already written before he asked for it? 21:25-26 Interrupting the covenant-making ceremony, Abraham airs a grievance that he has with Abimelech related to Abimelechs servants taking possession of a well that Abraham previously dug. _The birth of Isaac. Abraham denies his relationship _The birth of Isaac. Gen. 21:22-34 Locate the passage This passage chronicles a covenant between Abraham and Abimelech. And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days. In like manner Phichol, mouth of all, seems to have been the official designation of the prime minister, and commander-in-chief. all that thou _AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, THAT ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL THE 2 And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. He checked his badge, it was on right side up. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the 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. 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. As a tax payer Im your boss I pay your ! Because of the cops statement that I wont ask you again! this situation is destined to go sideways. 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. _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: When you come to a passage like this in the Bible, the question is, Why did God include this in sacred Scripture? This Bible study on Genesis 21 shows God's promise to Sarah and Abraham fulfilled in the birth of their son Isaac, the son of promise. As a prince, Abimelech was afraid of Abraham's growing power; as a good man, he insures the safety of himself and his dominions not by resorting to war, but by forming an amicable treaty with his neighbornor with my son, nor with my son's son: (LXX. He put a loaf of bread on the other side of the scale, and to his surprise, nothing happened. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. ), his knowledge of Isaac's birth, and his general observation of the patriarch's prosperity. But Abraham still struggled with this fear long after he had been living in the land. I. THAT ABIMELECH, AND PHICHOL, THE CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST, SPAKE And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief In Genesis 21:22-34, we see Abraham in a scene from his ordinary life. Sarah who at an earlier point had Isaac would later have to clear up some matters over several wells with Abimelech (chap. Paul at Athens adapted himself in preaching to the people's knowledge while leading them to faith.R. A covenant between the patriarch and the Philistine king. undertakings. The tree sealed the site of the oath. Abimelek responds, This is the first Ive heard of it. Around the mouth of the well is a circular course of masonry, topped by a circular parapet of about a foot high; and at a distance of ten or twelve feet are stone troughs placed in a concentric circle with the well, the sides of which have deep indentions made by the wear of ropes on the upper edges The second well, about 200 yards farther south, is not more than five feet in diameter, but is formed of equally good masonry, and furnishes equally good water". So he changed his plans and flew home to L.A. Two days later, he heard on the news that a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles had crashed, killing everyone on board. The inducement to it was God's favour to Abraham (Gen. 21:22): ?God is with thee in all that thou doest, read more, Observe, 1. that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. And it came to pass at that time,possibly in immediate sequence to the incident of the preceding chapter, but, "according to the common law of Hebrew narrative, probably not long after the birth of Isaac." 14. Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible - The Birth of Isaac 7. Just because youve blown it with someone in the past doesnt mean that you cant be used later to influence that person toward God. COVENANT. 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed - Genesis 21:22-23 Review After waiting years, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with their promised baby, Isaac. Hagar and Ishmael sent away. Do we badmouth the boss or other workers behind their backs? 1 The LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did to Sarah as he had promised. the incident of the preceding chapter, but, "according to the common 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. That was an extraordinary way that God provided for His children. The LXX. Vs.8-21 The expulsion of Ishmael and Hagar. His life wasnt made up of one spectacular event after another. CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH 20:16 in the command not to bear false witness against ones neighbor. And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves (designing by another covenant to secure himself against future invasion of Isis rights). So its a huge deal for someone to take over a well as Abimeleks servants did. The shaft is formed of excellent masonry to a great depth until it reaches the rock, and at this juncture a spring trickles perpetually. Youll be happier, people will be more cooperative toward you, and youll have healthier relationships. Ver. Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,possibly in immediate sequence to
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