_ 1. We have here an account of the treaty between Abimelech and Abraham, in which appears the accomplishment of that promise (Gen. 12:2) that God would make his name great. Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. Fort Worth, Texas. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that The Lords whole thing boils down to that. God is List one sac- In spite of Abrahams past deception, Abimelech recognized God in his life. When Abimelech confronted Abraham about things, Abraham was rather uncomplimentary, saying that his reason for deceiving him was that he assumed that there would not be any fear of God among such people (20:11). to Abraham. Thus Abimelek narrowly averted sinning against the Lord which, the Lord informed him, would have cost him his life. (Kindle,hardcover, andpaperbacknow available on Amazon. And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest: , saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. A believer is invincible until it is his time to go. 17 The Angel comforteth her. Ver. Abimelek avoids contention within his ranks. 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? How Jesus guarded his heart by taking care of himselfhe even nappedand why you should do the same. 4. 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. In the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we notice: As Abraham is the father of all the faithful, so the How to respond to critics the way Jesus did. _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, 3. 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.). That led to an obsessive seven year deep dive. But what Im saying is that sinlessness isnt the requirement to bear witness for Christ. "Blessed are the peace-makers," and "beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that publisheth peace.". 21:33 Abraham called on the name of the Lord, 21:34 Living in the land of the Philistines. See also Genesis 21:22-34 in other biblical comments: Adam Clarke Bible Commentary. He lived in the desert and became an archer. But God revealed to Abimelek the truth that Sarah is Abrahams wife. Wherefore he called that place Beersheba. 15. 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.. GENESIS Here he is in this situation where he dug a well, a large investment in that area at that time. Two powerful princes, in their conduct exemplifying the spirit of unity and peace which should bind together private persons in their daily intercourse, as well as kings and nations in their political alliance. 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. 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 And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves? 7. 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. No doubt, the king remembered their previous encounter when Abraham dealt falsely with him. He felt This second conflict with Abimelech creates a bracket around the Isaac birth narrative. mercy in Christ the Lord. Ishmael's marriage, but most probably to the former. The honest and fearless revelations of Bennetts own moral failures affirm he wrote this book for himself as much as for others. There he planted a grove for a shade to his tent, or perhaps an orchard of fruit-trees; and there, though we cannot say he settled, for God would have him, while he lived, to be a stranger and a pilgrim, yet he sojourned many days, as many as would consist with his character, as Abraham the Hebrew, or passenger. 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. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the Why was one Christian man spared while the other was killed? 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? ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH The herdsmen of the king had appropriated Abraham's well. Genesis 21:22-34 What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs you have set apart by themselves? (1) God fulfills His promise to Abraham and Sarah. and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: 139:16)! 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). Abimelech and Phichol. undertakings. Youve never said anything to me about this before and I dont know who might have done it. (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. 7. Wherever we sojourn, we must neither neglect nor be ashamed of the worship of Jehovah. A covenant between the patriarch and the Philistine king. He felt And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days. 2. (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). He wouldnt have had much exciting news to report in his monthly fund-raising letter. He complains to Abimelek about a well of water that Abimeleks servants had seized. He added some more items, but to his consternation, still nothing happened. You dont need a theological education to bear witness by your walk with God. Just because youve blown it with someone in the past doesnt mean that you cant be used later to influence that person toward God. 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 driver of the vehicle wasnt given a graceful way out. So that place was called Beersheba,because the two men swore an oath there. AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,possibly in immediate sequence to Here is old Abraham just planting a tree and living by his well. Love Like Jesus: How Jesus Loved People (and how you can love like Jesus). Newly released book by Kurt Bennett, now available onAmazon! Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 His calendar wasnt full of speaking engagements. all that thou _AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, THAT ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL THE 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. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, or to the time of undertakings. 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. CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH Some try to convey that they are perfect. Hes lying! I heard a story about a new police officer who, on his first day on the job, caught someone speeding. _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. 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. 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 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. II. and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: Isaac is born, and circumcised. Since were not perfect, we do one of two wrong things. Beersheba. The LXX. Now if Abraham dug the well it was his. How much specialized training (if any) do Christians need to be effective witnesses for Christ? 20 God was with the boy as he grew up. 6 Sarahs ioy. Cyril Barber on Morris' The Genesis Record : a Scientific and Devotional Commentary (It can be borrowed) - Valuable as corollary reading. Ishmael mocking (Genesis 22:9) 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. Without even reading it, he put it on one side of his old-fashioned scale. CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY Jesus taught us to pray each day for our daily bread. He had to provide protection and give him the land, which He begins to do in a rather ordinary way through this peace agreement. 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. 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. Didnt Jesus tell us If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. His men may have dug who knows how many dry wells before finding this one. Abimelech. has _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, or to the time of Ishmael's marriage, but most probably to the former. His flight from New York was first delayed and then cancelled, so that he would have missed his meetings. Wheres the justice? You might be thinking. Observing what he had done, and not knowing the design of it: what mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves ? _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn As a tax payer Im your boss I pay your ! Abraham called on the name of the Lord. @#$ %^&*^$!, Im not doin it! 22. 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. The mistaken charge. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH As already Mature, Aner, and Eshcol had formed a league with the patriarch (vide Genesis 14:13). Luke 6:21. The passage is narrative. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Genesis 21:1). Nor are they called upon to bear what by lawful means they are able to redress. A.M. 2118. Here God shows Abraham that not only would the people of the land not take his wife, they wouldnt even take his well. So instead of fighting Abimelek or insisting on Abimelek giving back control of the well, Abraham provides a graceful way out. 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. "This scene occurs at the same time as the events of Scene 6 [ Genesis 21:1-21] but focuses on different characters and tensions. You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. The significance of this passage is Abraham finding a place in the land promised to him in safety. B.C. Genesis 21:22-34 . 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. The oath a testimony to God where reverently made. ), his knowledge of Isaac's birth, and his general observation of the patriarch's prosperity. Sarah, at the unlikely age of 90 years, gives birth to Isaac, had promised to her. And they didnt have backhoes or drilling rigs in those days. (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. Sarah's demand GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. Its done, these two powerful men have entered into the treaty with one another. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. Abimelech and Phichol. 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. And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves (designing by another covenant to secure himself against future invasion of Isis rights). with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, 8. 21:23 Abimelech proposes a treaty not to deal falsely. Abimelech, however, was still wary of Abraham and fearful of the God whom Abraham worshipped. 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. with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up The contemplated object. the long-promised son was born. I. I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." I've got that underlined that just sort of hit me. 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. Are we honest, even in small matters? 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). Sometimes when you read the Bible, you get the feeling that God majors in the spectacular. - Genesis 21:22-23 Review After waiting years, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with their promised baby, Isaac. It also signified a tranquil, settled life, under Gods providential care. I. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the 2. Abraham a sojourner in that land, afterwards the troubler of Israel; for his sake as discipline, for their sakes as opportunity. Then Abraham does something unexpected. _The birth of Isaac. Abraham's name of God, Jehovah El Olam; the two revelations, the God of nature and the God of grace. 1 Kings 15:19; Isaiah 30:6; Isaiah 39:1). The palpable injury. His circumcision (Genesis 22:4)_ This passage chronicles a covenant between Abraham and Abimelech. 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."(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 outcast. 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. 1. (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. How to love unlovable people the way Jesus did. 2. But He doesnt just provide for our needs so that we can live comfy lives for our own happiness. Genesis 21:22. All these things are true and wonderful. The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech NINTH SECTION He provided manna in the wilderness and brought water from a rock. had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she Peace commemorated. and poetical word. 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. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain The significance of the presence of Phichol at the ceremony indicates Abimelechs promise not to pursue military action against Abraham. So Abraham, to demonstrate his commitment to the treaty and to demonstrate his good will toward Abimelek, brings to Abimelek sheep and cattle. In an initial way, God is using Abraham to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations as he is blessed. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain In Genesis 21:22-34, we see Abraham in a scene from his ordinary life. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn He wasnt perfect, but he had reality with God and Gods gracious hand was on him. The birth of Isaac. 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. It records the conversation between Abraham and Abimelech and their mutual promise of kindness to each other. As you think about Abrahams life, you realize that he was a fairly ordinary man, except that he was a man of extraordinary faith and obedience to God. 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. 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. DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. A.M. 2118. Which things are an allegory.- Galatians 4:22. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. Sarah who at an earlier point had BIRTH OF ISAAC. Genesis 21:22 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. The trouble is, people can see that it isnt true. 4. Vs.8-21 The expulsion of Ishmael and Hagar. So swear to me here before God that you won't deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. ISAAC IS BORN 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. How to survive a life of loving like Jesus (or how not to become a Christian doormat). I already did that during the night while I was watching over my sick child, she replied. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. 3. spokesman of all (Murphy), ruler of all (Gesenius); or "the distinguished" (Furst); believed to have been a titular designation of the Philistine monarch's grand vizier or prime minister (Lange, 'Speaker's Commentary'), who was alsothe chief captain of his host (i.e. 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. 22. (Haydock)_ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to So what does Abraham do? We have had in fine the judgment of 22._And it came to pass at that time_. All rights reserved. CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." He is not far from every one of us. Abraham didnt fight with Abimeleks servants. Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said ( Genesis 21:1 ), I like this. Sarah The days spent in Philistia left behind them some enlightenment. 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. This Thirsty World. 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. He spoke and the universe was created. Because of that fear, before they left Haran, he and Sarah had worked out a deceptive scheme to pawn her off as his sister (20:13).
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