3. The mistaken charge. 23. 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. God burned the words into his heart and gave him the faith to believe. The league is proposed by Abimelech, and Phichol his prime-minister of state and general of his army. 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. Ruth 1:17, and vide Genesis 14:23). On the flight that crashed was a godly pastor from Southern California. They formalize the peace agreement, Abimelech leaves, Abraham plants a commemorative tree, worships the Lord, and life goes on. II. ; Psalms 34, tit.). Now therefore swear unto me here by Godthe verb to swear is derived from the Hebrew numeral seven, inasmuch as the septennary number was sacred, and oaths were confirmed either by seven sacrifices (Genesis 21:28) or by seven witnesses and pledgesthat thou wilt not deal falsely with me,literally, if thou shalt lie unto me; a common form of oath in Hebrew, in which the other member of the sentence is for emphasis left unexpressed (cf. 1886. 4. 2. (3) that in making charges or preferring complaints it is well to avoid both heat of temper and severity of language. Genesis 20:17 Genesis 26:28 Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible, 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 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. Genesis 21:22 2. He put a loaf of bread on the other side of the scale, and to his surprise, nothing happened. A.M. 2118. Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. Th Genesis 21:22 time H6256 Abimelech H40 Phichol H6369 commander H8269 "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. 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). reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH MAKE A COVENANT AT BEERSHEBA. Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not de Genesis 21 Genesis 21:22. The term for making a treaty (used here and vs. 32) is karat. 7. had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. at the time God Himself had We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy (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. Gen. 21:22-34 Locate the passage This passage chronicles a covenant between Abraham and Abimelech. Why are we told this? Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible - The Birth of Isaac 7. The contemplated object. The significance of the presence of Phichol at the ceremony indicates Abimelechs promise not to pursue military action against Abraham. Yet in spite of Abrahams sins and insensitivity, Abimelech here seeks him out because he recognized God in Abrahams life! Abraham decided to take a different approach. CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. all that thou _AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, THAT ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL THE 7. 6 Sarahs ioy. He walked in daily communion with God. And Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for a long time. xx. surround, enclose, and _chum_ black. 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. Sarah's demand GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. Perhaps he is unaware of the birth of Isaac. And the LORD visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had spoken. Ishmael made fun of the covenant family, as Sarah had feared. the long-promised son was born. God's promises never fail. Abimelech, that is _Father-King,_ was 9. A son was ABIMELECHS COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM. 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. He checked his uniform, it looked good. 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. Bondwoman and her son cast out. _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn Abraham instituted two memorials of the important transactions, naming the well Beersheba, and planting a tamarisk beside his tent. Do you see what happened here? (1) that a person cannot always be held responsible for what his servants do, (2) that it is wrong to judge on insufficient evidence with reference to the characters and conduct of others, and. NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] But what Im saying is that sinlessness isnt the requirement to bear witness for Christ. Isaac's birth (Genesis 22:1) 2. As Abraham is the father of all the faithful, so the Abimelech's treaty with Abraham 21:22-34. 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. Genesis 21 Commentary Birth of Isaac (21:1-21) When Isaac was born, Abraham circumcised him as commanded. Are we cheerful and pleasant, even when were mistreated, or do we grumble and complain like everyone else? 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. Hes letting Abimeleks servants off the hook! You might be protesting. 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. The Atlantic, June 2009. He rained down fire and brimstone to destroy wicked Sodom. Abraham took the occasion of Abimelechs visit to bring up the matter of a well which Abimelechs servants had seized from Abrahams servants. 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. The outcast. GENESIS 21:22 The trouble is, people can see that it isnt true. 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. In the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we notice: He felt CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE 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. See also David living in the land of the Philistines (1 Sam. CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. In Genesis 21:22-34, we see Abraham in a scene from his ordinary life. *** Abimelech reenters the picture with his enforcer, Phicol. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that 'Do not do anything to him. 21:32-34 A place to call on the name of the Lord. had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she Probably from JE. has 17:9-14). COVENANT. Genesis 21:22-34 . Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? B.C. of faith in another point of view. Phichol.] 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. Isaac's birth (Genesis 22:1) 2. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. But Abimelek said, I dont know who has done this. Ishmaels expulsion. 20:16 in the command not to bear false witness against ones neighbor. 3 Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. He was Gods number one man on earth, but he wasnt holding miracle services. "Blessed are the peace-makers," and "beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that publisheth peace.". What a privilege to be used by the Eternal God as we live our ordinary lives on this earth! And yet he was used in Gods great purpose of blessing the nations through Abrahams seed, the Lord Jesus Christ. A few years ago Abraham told this same Abimelek that Sarah was his sister. transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, or to the time of 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. None ever waited in vain. shava) in this pericope (23, 24, 31, 31). Now the grace of God bears its most important fruit in the history of God also took care of Hagar and Ishmael, remembering His promise to greatly multiply their descendants (see Birth of Isaac ). Then Abraham brings up a sore subject, a delicate matter, a touchy issue with Abimelek. You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. (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. GENESIS He sent the plagues on Egypt and parted the Red Sea. Its done, these two powerful men have entered into the treaty with one another. 27:7). The neighborhood of Beersheba, the revelation of Jehovah, the little company of believers. List one sac- Even as Gods kindness draws us to him, our kindness with others should point them to Him. reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH MAKE A COVENANT AT BEERSHEBA. Genesis 21:1; Genesis 22:1 That word sounds very much like the Hebrew word for seven (sheva) used in 21:28, 29, and 30. 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. 22. Its our job to love God and to love people. But other than that, Abrahams life was fairly routine. 1. trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine He provided manna in the wilderness and brought water from a rock. Its about relationships with people. 23 Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. That was an extraordinary way that God provided for His children. Here we have accomplished promise the blessed So what does Abraham do? 8. II. 4. GENESIS 21:23. A Treaty with Abimelech. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 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). with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up Genesis 21:22-34 In-Context. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ We could go on and on recounting the mighty deeds that God has done. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the They cover or deny their sin and try to make it look like theyve got it all together. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH GOD. Luke 6:21. @#$%^&* salary!. He lived in the desert and became an archer. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the 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. He wouldnt have had much exciting news to report in his monthly fund-raising letter. CHAPTER 21 6. DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. Its Gods job to meet out justice. that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. Im not suggesting that you go on sinning and tell everyone that youre a Christian. Its no wonder that Abimelek is asking Abraham to swear that he wont deal falsely with him. The prince rather complains that Abraham had done him an injustice. Isaac is weaned. But He doesnt just provide for our needs so that we can live comfy lives for our own happiness. 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. The herdsmen of the king had appropriated Abraham's well. 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. Abimelech, on the other hand, acts generously as of old, and shows no signs of ill-will at the growing power of one whose expectation was that his race would possess the whole land. (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. Because of the cops statement that I wont ask you again! this situation is destined to go sideways. 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. not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. 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. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the No doubt, the king remembered their previous encounter when Abraham dealt falsely with him. _The birth of Isaac. 2 And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. I read about a successful man who was on a business trip. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ Isaac is born, and circumcised. And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves (designing by another covenant to secure himself against future invasion of Isis rights). The shaft is formed of excellent masonry to a great depth until it reaches the rock, and at this juncture a spring trickles perpetually. CRITICAL NOTES. 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. 14. . The impelling motives. 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. Only before concluding the agreement there was a matter of a more personal character that required settlement. He made a traffic stop that went something like this: Listen, I know my rights. Abimelech could sense that in spite of Abrahams previous failure in the incident with Sarah, he was a man who walked with God. Now the grace of God bears its most important fruit in the history of Wherefore he called that place Beersheba. you do. The grocer, who was not a believer, was unmoved by her need. 45-46). 21:22 Abimelech recognized the blessing of the Lord on Abraham. 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. The name, Beersheba seems to play on them both. And alls well. So Abimelek took Sarah into his harem. Abraham kept up public worship, in which his neighbours might join. Observing what he had done, and not knowing the design of it: what mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves ? continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY and poetical word. Ver. I. Will God forgive me for losing hope and the will to live? _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the Finally he blurted out, Well, thats all it will hold anyway. How can we turn everyday situations into opportunities for telling others about Christ? 2. 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. This is the term used in Ex. Of _Abimelech, _ see GENESIS 20:2. And the Lord visited Sarah, as he had said, and the Lord did unto He checked his badge, it was on right side up. How Jesus demonstrated all five of Gary Chapmans love languages (and how you can too). Show us kindness like we have been kind to you. Adaptation of Divine truth to those to whom it is sent. 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. 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. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. What for you is the most threatening aspect about telling someone about Christ. Peace enjoyed. This, however, was an error, which shows. Verses 1-34. And Abimelech said, I wet not who hath done this thing. The tree sealed the site of the oath. Abimelek continued, I have treated you well all this time that youve resided here in my kingdom as a foreigner. As already Mature, Aner, and Eshcol had formed a league with the patriarch (vide Genesis 14:13). Genesis 21:22 We have had in fine the judgment of 22._And it came to pass at that time_. 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. So Abraham, to demonstrate his commitment to the treaty and to demonstrate his good will toward Abimelek, brings to Abimelek sheep and cattle. 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 LXX. fear 1. In like manner Phichol, mouth of all, seems to have been the official designation of the prime minister, and commander-in-chief. 21 He lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt. He checked his boots, they were shiny. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a Genesis 21:3. 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. 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 had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. This passage chronicles a covenant between Abraham and Abimelech. 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. Its not our job to meet out justice anyway. 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. Abraham at Abraham called on the name of the Lord. 17 The Angel comforteth her. Sarah's demand GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. 1 The LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did to Sarah as he had promised. 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. surround, enclose, and _chum_ black. CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac.

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