genesis 21:22 34 commentary

How aggressive should we be? CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. The Lords whole thing boils down to that. The most comprehensive longitudinal study in history is a research project called the Grant Study. 14. None ever waited in vain. a. The LXX. The story of how Billy Graham extended Christs extraordinary love and grace toward a man who misrepresented Jesus to millions. Of _Abimelech, _ see GENESIS 20:2. And the Lord visited Sarah, as he had said, and the Lord did unto Q. "'Do not lay a hand on the boy,' he said. Do others see the hand of God on your life? Abimelech could sense that in spite of Abrahams previous failure in the incident with Sarah, he was a man who walked with God. The shaft is formed of excellent masonry to a great depth until it reaches the rock, and at this juncture a spring trickles perpetually. Probably from JE. The blessing made manifest. Not surprisingly, the driver of the car didnt comply. Another step in Abrahams walk with God is seen in verse 33, where he plants a tree and calls on the name of the Lord, the Everlasting God. Planting the tree was an act to remind Abraham of Gods faithfulness, especially in the everyday matter of providing the well which supplied the water for this tree to grow. And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God. Hagar and Ishmael sent away. not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. Heres a bag. Sometimes when you read the Bible, you get the feeling that God majors in the spectacular. 2 And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. Here he is in this situation where he dug a well, a large investment in that area at that time. This new cop couldnt believe it. Sarah as he had spoken." Now Abraham and his descendants can dwell securely in the land. So Abraham, to demonstrate his commitment to the treaty and to demonstrate his good will toward Abimelek, brings to Abimelek sheep and cattle. And Abimelech said, I wet not who hath done this thing. Abraham. has When the owner asked how much she could afford, she replied, My husband was killed in the war. GENESIS 21:22 CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE could sing with Mary, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spi God is with thee in all that thou doest The proposal was reasonable, and agreed to [Ge 21:24]. He felt I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." Sensible of the many favours he had received from Abimelech in times past, and was still indulged with, he very readily agreed to his proposal; and the rather, as he knew by the vision between the pieces, that it would be four hundred years before his posterity should be put into the possession of the land of Canaan; and therefore could take an oath that neither he, nor his son, nor his grandson, should be injured or dispossessed. Beersheba. (3) that in making charges or preferring complaints it is well to avoid both heat of temper and severity of language. He got down on his knees and wept in gratitude. 21 While he was living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from Egypt. Sarah's demand GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. That world could tell that God was with him in all he did! The greatest possible injury of a material kind that could be done to a nomads chief was the all faction of his water supplies. Youll recall that he had been deceptive, pawning off Sarah as his sister. Verse Genesis 21:22. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the He did what he In seeking to bring about both of these promises, Abraham resorted to human schemes to help God out: with the son, he went in to Hagar and produced Ishmael; with regard to the land, his fears of being wiped out by the inhabitants of the land prompted him to lie about Sarah being his sister, not his wife. This second conflict with Abimelech creates a bracket around the Isaac birth narrative. Its done, these two powerful men have entered into the treaty with one another. . And yet he was used in Gods great purpose of blessing the nations through Abrahams seed, the Lord Jesus Christ. 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 things of this world made a channel of higher blessings. vs.22-34 The treaty between Abraham and Abimelech. CHARACTERS: Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Hagar, Ishmael, Abimelech. A Treaty with Abimelech. Love Like Jesus: How Jesus Loved People (and how you can love like Jesus). Ishmaels expulsion. That led to an obsessive seven year deep dive. surround, enclose, and _chum_ black. Hence "the ownership of wells m Palestine was as jealously guarded as the possession of a mine in our own" (Inglis). 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. 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 checked his uniform, it looked good. Are we cheerful and pleasant, even when were mistreated, or do we grumble and complain like everyone else? The next thing that happened was that the new cop pulled him through the window, arrested him, and took him down town to HQ. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ In that desert land, a well was essential for survival, both for a mans flocks and for his family. This, however, was an error, which shows. He gives Abimelek seven lambs so Abimelek can tell his servants that the well has been purchased. The prince rather complains that Abraham had done him an injustice. Abimelech claimed no prior knowledge of the matter, and the covenant the two men ratified stipulated that the well belonged to Abraham (21:30). The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech NINTH SECTION And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days. God's promises never fail. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the In like manner Phichol, mouth of all, seems to have been the official designation of the prime minister, and commander-in-chief. It records the conversation between Abraham and Abimelech and their mutual promise of kindness to each other. DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. Abraham decided to take a different approach. Gunkel has given strong God burned the words into his heart and gave him the faith to believe. of faith in another point of view. 1. Abraham's acquiescence in the king's proposal was no doubt dictated by a peaceable disposition, a sense of equity, a spirit of contentment, and an unwavering confidence in God. He sets apart seven lambs from the flock and gives them to Abimelek. not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. The herdsmen of the king had appropriated Abraham's well. Its no wonder that Abimelek is asking Abraham to swear that he wont deal falsely with him. 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. 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. @#$ %^&*^$!, Im not doin it! As already Mature, Aner, and Eshcol had formed a league with the patriarch (vide Genesis 14:13). We wont know Gods purpose until were in heaven. As the years passed, he often wondered if it was just a coincidence. 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. 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.). So swear to me here before God that you won't deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. 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. As David wrote, all our days were written in Gods book before we even were born (Ps. Yet in spite of Abrahams sins and insensitivity, Abimelech here seeks him out because he recognized God in Abrahams life! _The birth of Isaac. Genesis 21:22-34 . had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she Ver. The question extends beyond how does God fit in with our ordinary schedules to, How does God fit in with ordinary people? After all, in the history of the church, not many of Gods people have been able to speak to packed stadiums around the world, like Billy Graham. Abimelech, however, was still wary of Abraham and fearful of the God whom Abraham worshipped. CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH His men may have dug who knows how many dry wells before finding this one. In the immediately preceding verses, God has provided Isaac and dismissed Ishmael, so that Abraham would learn that Gods promises do not depend on human schemes and effort for their fulfillment. with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, _GOD IS WITH - The Birth of Isaac Sarah _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, 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. Gunkel has given strong The covenanting parties. CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a Genesis 21:3. Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 1 Kings 15:19; Isaiah 30:6; Isaiah 39:1). (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. Abraham denies his relationship Checking his ticket which he hadnt used, he realized that if his earlier flight to Chicago had not been cancelled, he would have been on that flight. _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. Youre not backing us up! 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). of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy How Jesus loved his betrayer Judas, even to the very end. mll "speak," an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word. Observing what he had done, and not knowing the design of it: what mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves ? 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.