45-46). mercy in Christ the Lord. 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. As the years passed, he often wondered if it was just a coincidence. 1886. What a privilege to be used by the Eternal God as we live our ordinary lives on this earth! Worldly policy may have urged Abimelech to cement a league with the powerful chieftain in his neighborhood, but religions affinity would also seem to have exercised an influence in drawing him to seek the friendship of one who appeared to enjoy celestial protection. Beersheba. Youll be happier, people will be more cooperative toward you, and youll have healthier relationships. _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, All these things are true and wonderful. you do. He lived in the desert and became an archer. had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she Abimelech claimed no prior knowledge of the matter, and the covenant the two men ratified stipulated that the well belonged to Abraham (21:30). reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH MAKE A COVENANT AT BEERSHEBA. Then Abraham brings up a sore subject, a delicate matter, a touchy issue with Abimelek. _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn The new cop and the driver of the car are both backed into a corner. The Atlantic, June 2009), Jesus told us that all the law and all the prophets are summed up in these two statements:Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. AndLove your neighbor as yourself.. Abraham at Of _Abimelech, _ see GENESIS 20:2. And the Lord visited Sarah, as he had said, and the Lord did unto 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. Abimelech. See also David living in the land of the Philistines (1 Sam. Ishmael's marriage, but most probably to the former. Sarah's demand GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. As Abraham is the father of all the faithful, so the 23 Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. 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. 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. had promised to her. 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. A Beersheba in a heathen land. the three main sources, J. E, P are present. We are secure in His providential care. All rights reserved. I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH GOD. Genesis 21:1; Genesis 22:1 . Hagar in distress. A son was ABIMELECHS COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM. Here we have accomplished promise the blessed It is a beautiful illustration of how God faithfully provides everything we need for life and godliness so that we can fulfill His purpose. He walked in daily communion with God. Didnt Jesus tell us If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. His flight from New York was first delayed and then cancelled, so that he would have missed his meetings. Th Genesis 21:22 time H6256 Abimelech H40 Phichol H6369 commander H8269 Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible - The Birth of Isaac 7. (1) The world is watching the lives of believers. 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. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. So that place was called Beersheba,because the two men swore an oath there. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that the long-promised son was born. So if Abimelek gives the well back to Abraham, Abimeleks servants might react, You believe that foreigner over us? The satisfactory explanation. 4. And alls well. And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves (designing by another covenant to secure himself against future invasion of Isis rights). In an initial way, God is using Abraham to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations as he is blessed. (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. Here is old Abraham just planting a tree and living by his well. 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. Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. all that thou _AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, THAT ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL THE law of Hebrew narrative, probably not Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said (Genesis 21:1), Should be consulted by all who wish to be well-informed on the issues alluded to by Moses. 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. He spoke and the universe was created. Another highlight of this passage is the explanation for the origin of the name Beersheba. CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a Genesis 21:3. 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 . "Abraham stretched forth his hand, ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH COVENANT THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. This second conflict with Abimelech creates a bracket around the Isaac birth narrative. 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. Yesterday (at the time of this writing) I participated in a class that teaches you how to communicate with people on the street in a way that encourages cooperation and avoids the need for physical force. Separate from the sheep and oxen he gave to Abimelech, and from those that were used in making the covenant. He checked his uniform, it looked good. Probably an official title. On the flight that crashed was a godly pastor from Southern California. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Genesis 21:1). 6. 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). ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH GOD. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the COVENANT. II. Verses 1-34. Genesis 21:22. Sometimes we may wonder, How does God fit in with the ordinary?. Bondwoman and her son cast out. Philistines generally (Genesis 2 ISHMAEL AND ISAAC You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. 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. B.C. But we also need to see that His ordinary provision of our daily food is an example of His faithfulness. 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. _GOD IS WITH - The Birth of Isaac . But in his case, it was his final home, in heaven. 22 Abimelechs couenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba. laughed with the laughter of incredulity, now laughed with the _Abimelech, king of Gerara, who knew that Abraham was a prophet, and a In Genesis 21:22-34, we see Abraham in a scene from his ordinary life. Fort Worth, Texas. I. surround, enclose, and _chum_ black. The grocer, who was not a believer, was unmoved by her need. 3 Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. Genesis 21:1; Genesis 22:1 The honest and fearless revelations of Bennetts own moral failures affirm he wrote this book for himself as much as for others. 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. Isaac's birth (Genesis 22:1) 2. The significance of this passage is Abraham finding a place in the land promised to him in safety. It may have been that his servants were telling him, No way, Abraham didnt dig that well, we did! CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE He was just living the ordinary, hum-drum, day-to-day existence of a nomad with his flocks and herds. But Abraham still struggled with this fear long after he had been living in the land. He complains to Abimelek about a well of water that Abimeleks servants had seized. GENESIS 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". Probably an official title. He got down on his knees and wept in gratitude. continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; How Jesus loved his betrayer Judas, even to the very end. Abimelech was impressed with Abraham's growing prosperity. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in 1. His life wasnt made up of one spectacular event after another. This is the term used in Ex. 34 Each of the following people made several hugesacrifices to achieve world change, and obey their conscience. neit Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said (Genesis 21:1), The things of this world made a channel of higher blessings. He felt Truthfully, I have nothing to offer but a little prayer.. "This scene occurs at the same time as the events of Scene 6 [ Genesis 21:1-21] but focuses on different characters and tensions. Isaac would later have to clear up some matters over several wells with Abimelech (chap. The Lords whole thing boils down to that. God's people, though expected meekly to suffer wrong, cannot always help seeing that it is wrong they suffer. In that desert land, a well was essential for survival, both for a mans flocks and for his family. He wasnt perfect, but he had reality with God and Gods gracious hand was on him. 7. I. when Abimelech, struck with God's providential regard to him, wa 5. The next thing that happened was that the new cop pulled him through the window, arrested him, and took him down town to HQ. Sarah 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. 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. "Abraham stretched forth his hand, ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH COVENANT fear _God is with thee in all tha 1 Isaac is borne. I dont have to give you my license and registration., Listen you ! Name signifies mouth of all, _i.e.,_ Are we honest, even in small matters? neit EXPOSITION Genesis 20:2 Genesis 26:26 God. Genre The passage is narrative. How to survive a life of loving like Jesus (or how not to become a Christian doormat). The files holding the data are as thick as unabridged dictionaries. I heard a story about a new police officer who, on his first day on the job, caught someone speeding. Sarah 1 The LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did to Sarah as he had promised. The tree sealed the site of the oath. 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. 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. 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. 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That word sounds very much like the Hebrew word for seven (sheva) used in 21:28, 29, and 30. Ver. Abimelech was impressed with Abraham's growing prosperity. He wasnt building a sprawling complex of buildings to house his international ministry. 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). The grocer later discovered that the scale was out of order. Hes letting Abimeleks servants off the hook! You might be protesting. NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] Neither didst thou toll me, neither yet heard I of it, but today. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the Why was one Christian man spared while the other was killed? He put a loaf of bread on the other side of the scale, and to his surprise, nothing happened. Why are we told this? The term for making a treaty (used here and vs. 32) is karat. So we never bear witness for Jesus Christ, which is precisely what Satan wants. Sarah, at the unlikely age of 90 years, gives birth to Isaac, 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. As David wrote, all our days were written in Gods book before we even were born (Ps. And, God provides for his need for water through this well. 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. AndIf anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. (Matthew 5:39-41). and poetical word. 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 . 1. (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. 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. Peace. Wherefore he called that place Beersheba. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers you do. 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. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that "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. Abraham instituted two memorials of the important transactions, naming the well Beersheba, and planting a tamarisk beside his tent. Hes lying! 17 The Angel comforteth her. 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. But Abimelek said, I dont know who has done this. Abraham called on the name of the Lord. That was an extraordinary way that God provided for His children. Abraham uses the occasion to complain to Abimelech about a well which his men have taken from Abrahams servants. (3) that in making charges or preferring complaints it is well to avoid both heat of temper and severity of language. Abraham kept up public worship, in which his neighbours might join. II. Spiritual markers remind us of the goodness of the Lord in our lives. Phichol.] Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy 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. The covenant arising out of bodily wants a civil agreement. Genesis 21:22 Not surprisingly, the driver of the car didnt comply. 8. He was simply living his daily life as the friend of God before the watching world. had promised to her. 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. His friendship is valued, is courted, though a stranger, though a tenant at will to the Canaanites and Perizzites. L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:1-35. But God revealed to Abimelek the truth that Sarah is Abrahams wife. Show to me and my country the same kindness Ive shown you. _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) COVENANT BETWEEN Here we have accomplished promise the blessed 23. Abraham, thinking the herdsmen had acted on their master's orders, reproved Abimelech. Abraham, having got into a good neighbourhood, knew when he was well off, and continued a great while there. _ALUN OWEN_ CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH We have had in fine the judgment of 22._And it came to pass at that time_. The days spent in Philistia left behind them some enlightenment. Finally he blurted out, Well, thats all it will hold anyway. Abimelech, that is _Father-King,_ was
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