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I. 3. He checked his uniform, it looked good. Hes lying! Abraham's name of God, Jehovah El Olam; the two revelations, the God of nature and the God of grace. Abimelek the king of Gerar and his top general Phicol approach Abraham and say to him, We recognize that God is with you in everything you do. 3. How much specialized training (if any) do Christians need to be effective witnesses for Christ? All rights reserved. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the Genesis 21:22-34 What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs you have set apart by themselves? CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) Read Genesis 21:22-34 Ripped Off Abimelek the king of Gerar and his top general Phicol approach Abraham and say to him, We recognize that God is with you in everything you do. Why? He had to provide protection and give him the land, which He begins to do in a rather ordinary way through this peace agreement. fear On the flight that crashed was a godly pastor from Southern California. He was simply living his daily life as the friend of God before the watching world. Sarah, at the unlikely age of 90 years, gives birth to Isaac, Philistines generally (Genesis 2 ISHMAEL AND ISAAC read more, John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary. "Abraham stretched forth his hand, ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH COVENANT 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. reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH MAKE A COVENANT AT BEERSHEBA. At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, God is with you in everything you do. Copyright 1996, Steven J. Cole, All Rights Reserved. of faith in another point of view. 21 While he was living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from Egypt. In Genesis 21:22-34, we see Abraham in a scene from his ordinary life. Then this brand new cop said,Sir, step out of the car. The outcast. Phichol.] Luke 6:21. As Abraham is the father of all the faithful, so the I. EXPOSITION. 1886. So the treaty is solidified. Weaned] in his second or third year, as is usual among Orientals. GODS ANCIENT PEOPLE And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves? Abimelech and PhicholHere a proof of the promise (Ge 12:2) being fulfilled, in a native prince wishing to form a solemn league with Abraham. DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. In this section In that case Abraham went down to Egypt, whereas Isaac went only as far as Gerar, in the land of the Philistines, but the same place where we read of Abraham denying his relationship with Sarah. Some try to convey that they are perfect. "Abraham stretched forth his hand, ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH COVENANT Wherefore he called that place Beersheba. with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up Sarah's demand GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. 3. God's people, though expected meekly to suffer wrong, cannot always help seeing that it is wrong they suffer. CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. 7. He wasnt traveling all over the globe. The world is watching, and without a word of witness, they should be able to tell that we are Christians as they see our godly lives. undertakings. But the problem is, most of us dont live in the realm of the spectacular. The days spent in Philistia left behind them some enlightenment. Its no wonder that Abimelek is asking Abraham to swear that he wont deal falsely with him. But Abimelek said, I dont know who has done this. had promised to her. Sarah Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. List one sac- Genesis 21 Commentary Birth of Isaac (21:1-21) When Isaac was born, Abraham circumcised him as commanded. 2. Sarah as he had spoken." Abimelech's treaty with Abraham 21:22-34. "This scene occurs at the same time as the events of Scene 6 [ Genesis 21:1-21] but focuses on different characters and tensions. The grocer, who was not a believer, was unmoved by her need. It is a beautiful illustration of how God faithfully provides everything we need for life and godliness so that we can fulfill His purpose. So why, after he already gave Abimelek flocks of sheep and cattle, did Abraham give him seven lambs as a witness that Abraham dug the well? Good men should not only rectify the wrongs they do to one another, but adopt all wise precautions against their repetition. Ishmaels expulsion. (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. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the all that thou _AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, THAT ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL THE He spoke and the universe was created. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. One way Abimelech knew that Abraham walked with God is that Abraham had prayed that God would heal Abimelech and his family, and God answered that prayer (20:17-18). On Genesis, Part 6: The Blooming of Trees. This second conflict with Abimelech creates a bracket around the Isaac birth narrative. Good men mostly desire to have the saints as friends, and even the wicked can perceive an advantage in being allied to the righteous. Abraham decided to take a different approach. that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. (See previous post about Abraham and Abimelek). Sarah, at the unlikely age of 90 years, gives birth to Isaac, The LXX. Gunkel has given strong The significance of the presence of Phichol at the ceremony indicates Abimelechs promise not to pursue military action against Abraham. 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). THE PROMISE FULFILLED IN ISAAC _ 1. and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: It hadnt worked the two times they tried it. 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. Ruth 1:17, and vide Genesis 14:23). This may grow out of the previous encounter when God spoke to Abimelech, called Abraham a prophet, and answered Abrahams prayer (for the infertility of the women in his house). Even in this ordinary incident, Abraham acknowledged Gods faithful care for him. Ver. Finally he blurted out, Well, thats all it will hold anyway. Heres a bag. He checked his police cruiser, it looked good, the light bar was on. There he made, not only a constant practice, but an open read more, And it came to pass at that time ,. Not when Ishmael was grown up and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: 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 read more, Now therefore swear unto me here by God ,. By the true and living God, by whom only an oath is to be taken, who was Abraham's God, and whom Abimelech seems to have known and to have been a worshipper of; and therefore moves for an oath to be taken by him, which he knew would be sacred and binding to Abraham, could he prevail upon him to swear: that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son's son ; perhaps he had heard that God had promised to give the whole read more, And Abraham said, I will swear. 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. mercy in Christ the Lord. CRITICAL NOTES. Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. 6 Sarahs ioy. And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech As the usual covenant presents (cf. 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. But what about Abraham? Why did she come at exactly the time the mechanism was broken? You see, I think that Abraham may have recognized that Abimelek was in a tight spot. This blessing would come through Abrahams descendant, the Lord Jesus Christ. The LXX. CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. Philistines generally (Genesis 2 ISHMAEL AND ISAAC Do you call on the name of the Lord regardless of your circumstances. Here is old Abraham just planting a tree and living by his well. Neither didst thou toll me, neither yet heard I of it, but today. Hagar in distress. Numbers 14:13). Bondwoman and her son cast out. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. (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. of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy when Abimelech, struck with God's providential regard to him, wa 5. 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. all-commanding. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ By the way the new cops boss, the Police Chief, called him into his office the next day for what the new cop thought was going to be an atta-boy. 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. He rained down fire and brimstone to destroy wicked Sodom. 14. Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible - The Birth of Isaac 7. Genesis 20:2 Genesis 26:26 God. 1 Kings 15:19; Isaiah 30:6; Isaiah 39:1). The man whos been thoroughly analyzing these files for the last 44 years is Dr. George Valliant. 1. 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. As the psalmist proclaims, Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope for His loving kindness, to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine (Ps. The passage is narrative. Should be consulted by all who wish to be well-informed on the issues alluded to by Moses. CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, &C. Hence it is plain that Abraham had @#$ %^&*^$!, Im not doin it! Separate from the sheep and oxen he gave to Abimelech, and from those that were used in making the covenant. He made a traffic stop that went something like this: Listen, I know my rights. Genesis 21 1. 26), but through this treaty, God was faithfully providing for Abrahams basic physical needs. That led to an obsessive seven year deep dive. CHARACTERS: Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Hagar, Ishmael, Abimelech. 2 And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. I heard a story about a new police officer who, on his first day on the job, caught someone speeding. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the But thats not fair! You might be saying. 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 1. Peace established, Abimelech and Phichol, having accomplished their mission, returned to Philistia. The apparent contradiction between the statement of this verse and that of Genesis 21:32 may be removed by supposing either. 14. This is also remarkable in light of Abrahams past dealings with Abimelech. Each time, the young man, who was retarded and knew only this one verse, responded simply by quoting John 3:16. But Abraham still struggled with this fear long after he had been living in the land. The honest and fearless revelations of Bennetts own moral failures affirm he wrote this book for himself as much as for others. The covenant arising out of bodily wants a civil agreement. Genesis 21:22 In this narrative, Abraham appears as a chieftain powerful enough for a king to wish to make an alliance with him; and thus his abandonment of Sarah, and his receiving of presents in compensation for the wrong done her, seems the more unworthy of him. Th Genesis 21:22 time H6256 Abimelech H40 Phichol H6369 commander H8269 Abimelech and Phichol. with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up shava) in this pericope (23, 24, 31, 31). The blessing made manifest. 4. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More. _ 1. xx. But we can have the comfort of knowing that both men were under Gods providential care. See also David living in the land of the Philistines (1 Sam. 7. He lived in the desert and became an archer. Abraham gets his well back. 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. Abimelech. Ishmaels expulsion. Probably an official title. Most of Gods people have been simple, ordinary folks who are not famous or politically powerful. ); 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. CRITICAL NOTES. The music and the sermon were okay, but didnt really help. His life wasnt made up of one spectacular event after another. They formalize the peace agreement, Abimelech leaves, Abraham plants a commemorative tree, worships the Lord, and life goes on. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Genesis 21:1). Abraham at V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. xx. Not long ago he was asked, What have you learned from the Grant Study men?, Vaillants response: That the only thing that really matters in life are your relationships to other people. (What makes us happy? II. The oath a testimony to God where reverently made. fear The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech NINTH SECTION "The Lord visited Sarah as he had said." The Lord keeps His word. Here God shows Abraham that not only would the people of the land not take his wife, they wouldnt even take his well. A believer is invincible until it is his time to go. I like this. could sing with Mary, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spi God is with thee in all that thou doest ISHMAEL AND ISAAC Genesis 21:1-34 ; Genesis 22:1-24 Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. 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. God is 45-46). BIRTH OF ISAAC. Abraham kept up public worship, in which his neighbours might join. As David wrote, all our days were written in Gods book before we even were born (Ps. Do we work hard or slack off? 21:32-34 A place to call on the name of the Lord. You know what Ive learned? When the owner asked how much she could afford, she replied, My husband was killed in the war. Genesis 21:33. (Kindle,hardcover, andpaperbacknow available on Amazon. His file is sealed until 2040) have receivedregular medical exams, taken psychological tests, returned questionnaires, and sat for interviews for the last 72 years or until they died. 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.). The prudent measure Abraham gave Abimelech seven ewe lambs as a witness that he had digged the well, and consequently had a right to its possession. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. 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. The league is proposed by Abimelech, and Phichol his prime-minister of state and general of his army. The neighborhood of Beersheba, the revelation of Jehovah, the little company of believers. Thus, while the Lord gave Abraham authority to dwell in this land, his presence was recognized by the king of Gerar. But in his case, it was his final home, in heaven. 14. . Subscribe | RSS | Privacy Disclaimer. Show us kindness like we have been kind to you. He sets apart seven lambs from the flock and gives them to Abimelek. Probably from JE. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the 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. In our last presentation of the Book of Genesis, Truth and Consequences and the opening verses of Genesis chapter 4, we hope to have once again fully established as fact the consequences of Eve's sin, as it is described in Genesis chapter 3, where three times it was acknowledged that she had already conceived, and that therefore, in spite of the . 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. Genesis 21:22-34 In-Context 20 God was with the lad, and he grew; and he lived in the wilderness and became an archer . After this had gone on for several times, the businessman suddenly was struck with the simple truth of that verse. 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. Only before concluding the agreement there was a matter of a more personal character that required settlement. with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, (1) The world is watching the lives of believers. Sometimes when you read the Bible, you get the feeling that God majors in the spectacular. vs.22-34 The treaty between Abraham and Abimelech. Vs.1-7 The birth of Isaac. How to survive a life of loving like Jesus (or how not to become a Christian doormat). NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] fruit of patient waiting upon God. So we never bear witness for Jesus Christ, which is precisely what Satan wants. Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 22. Weaned] in his second or third year, as is usual among Orientals. GODS ANCIENT PEOPLE Do we badmouth the boss or other workers behind their backs? and poetical word. *** Abimelech reenters the picture with his enforcer, Phicol. That leads me to ask, Does the world see God in your everyday life?. had promised to her. And you know what else? 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. Abraham. The tree sealed the site of the oath. It may have been that his servants were telling him, No way, Abraham didnt dig that well, we did! 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. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in The trouble with this approach, of course, is that we never get to that place. when Abimelech, struck with God's providential regard to him, wa 5. Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. ISAAC IS BORN 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. Because Abimelech had taken Sarah into his harem, God struck him and all his household with some illness and threatened to kill them if he didnt return Sarah to Abraham. He is not far from every one of us. 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. I.e. As the years passed, he often wondered if it was just a coincidence. 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. 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. trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine 21:33 Abraham called on the name of the Lord, 21:34 Living in the land of the Philistines. _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. A.M. 2118. continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; 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. at the time God Himself had We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy Ishmael's marriage, but most probably to the former. _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) And Abraham replies, These seven lambs are a witness that I dug the well that your servants seized. Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. Ishmael's marriage, but most probably to the former. It seems to me that the answer is, It shows the faithfulness of God in the ordinary. (3) that in making charges or preferring complaints it is well to avoid both heat of temper and severity of language. The satisfactory explanation. CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY 2. )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). and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken ( Genesis 21:1 ). THE PROMISE FULFILLED IN ISAAC Genesis 21:22. L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:1-35. I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." Here he is in this situation where he dug a well, a large investment in that area at that time. (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. Now Abraham and his descendants can dwell securely in the land. COVENANT BETWEEN He felt From 1977-1992 he was the pastor of Lake Gregory Community Church in Crestline, California. Youre not backing us up! _ALUN OWEN_ Genesis 21 This chapter deals with three different topics. Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba. 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. Because there they aware both of them. Peace enjoyed. Hes letting Abimeleks servants off the hook! You might be protesting. _The birth of Isaac. How Jesus demonstrated all five of Gary Chapmans love languages (and how you can too). Sarah Whereas the first conflict, Scene 5 ( Genesis 20:1-18 ), concerned jeopardy of the . 8. Its our job to love God and to love people. Peace. I read about a successful man who was on a business trip. The palpable injury. 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 Do you see what happened here? The term for making a treaty (used here and vs. 32) is karat. 15 Hagar in distresse. - Genesis 21:22-23 Review After waiting years, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with their promised baby, Isaac. In like manner Phichol, mouth of all, seems to have been the official designation of the prime minister, and commander-in-chief. CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. Of great importance for the scientific data that has been included in the author's exposition. Youve never said anything to me about this before and I dont know who might have done it. 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. Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. Genesis 21:1; Genesis 22:1 It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed Jesus taught us to pray each day for our daily bread. The driver of the vehicle wasnt given a graceful way out. 2. I. 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 transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, or to the time of Its done, these two powerful men have entered into the treaty with one another. Another highlight of this passage is the explanation for the origin of the name Beersheba. 34 Each of the following people made several hugesacrifices to achieve world change, and obey their conscience. B.C. How aggressive should we be? 22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, "God is with you in all that you do. he understood what the sheep and oxen were for, that they were presents to him, at least some of them, and the rest were for the solemnizing and ratifying the covenant between them; but what these were for he could not devise. 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? (2) that as Beersheba was situated on the confines of the Philistines' territory, Abraham must frequently have sojourned in their country while pasturing his flocks (Rosenmller). A covenant between the patriarch and the Philistine king. neit Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said (Genesis 21:1), How to love unlovable people the way Jesus did. 4. If youre not dealing with your sin and seeking to live a life pleasing to God, then youd be better off not to let anybody know that you claim to be a Christian. We live with the daily, ordinary routines that characterize the greater part of our lives: getting ready for the day, rushing off to work, getting the kids off to school, shopping for groceries, paying bills, mowing lawns, and maintaining the household. Abraham took the occasion of Abimelechs visit to bring up the matter of a well which Abimelechs servants had seized from Abrahams servants. The new cop and the driver of the car are both backed into a corner. 6 Sarahs ioy. The contemplated object. 23 Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or with my descendants or with my posterity, but as I have dealt kindly with you, so you will deal with me and with the . He wasnt perfect, but he had reality with God and Gods gracious hand was on him.
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