Genesis 21:22. The covenanting parties. How to respond to critics the way Jesus did. 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. The driver of the vehicle wasnt given a graceful way out. In spite of Abrahams past deception, Abimelech recognized God in his life. Wherever we sojourn, we must neither neglect nor be ashamed of the worship of Jehovah. Hagar in distress. So Abimelek took Sarah into his harem. (3) that in making charges or preferring complaints it is well to avoid both heat of temper and severity of language. Genesis 21:22-34 . There is no reason to question the sincerity of the Philistine monarch in disclaiming all knowledge of the act of robbery committed by his servants. 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 . A covenant between the patriarch and the Philistine king. 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. II. No doubt, the king remembered their previous encounter when Abraham dealt falsely with him. 23. Its no wonder that Abimelek is asking Abraham to swear that he wont deal falsely with him. He is not far from every one of us. The grocer later discovered that the scale was out of order. The covenant arising out of bodily wants a civil agreement. See also Genesis 21:22-34 in other biblical comments: Adam Clarke Bible Commentary. Vs.8-21 The expulsion of Ishmael and Hagar. "Abraham stretched forth his hand, ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH COVENANT And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves (designing by another covenant to secure himself against future invasion of Isis rights). Sometimes when you read the Bible, you get the feeling that God majors in the spectacular. Abraham was the friend of God. favourite of God, chap. 2. Good men mostly desire to have the saints as friends, and even the wicked can perceive an advantage in being allied to the righteous. . and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Genesis 21:1). THE PROMISE FULFILLED IN ISAAC 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. 3 Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. "This scene occurs at the same time as the events of Scene 6 [ Genesis 21:1-21] but focuses on different characters and tensions. 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. Perhaps Abimelech had heard of how God had given Abraham and Sarah a son in their old age. Abraham, being now in a good neighbourhood, stayed a great while there. In the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we notice: to Abraham. We have had in fine the judgment of 22._And it came to pass at that time_. DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. But other than that, Abrahams life was fairly routine. The impelling motives. 7. He was, to put it gently, directed to find a way to verbally persuade subjects to cooperate. Numbers 14:13). So Abraham, to demonstrate his commitment to the treaty and to demonstrate his good will toward Abimelek, brings to Abimelek sheep and cattle. This Thirsty World. 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. BIRTH OF ISAAC. Genesis 21:22. V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. In Chapter s 20, 21 we have the question of the heir and of the path law of Hebrew narrative, probably not Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said (Genesis 21:1), He wasnt a TV evangelist. Sarah as he had spoken." Philistines generally (Genesis 2 ISHMAEL AND ISAAC Abimelech, that is _Father-King,_ was Beersheba. Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 We wont know Gods purpose until were in heaven. Note the significance of the word oath (Hb. 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. CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. "'Do not lay a hand on the boy,' he said. 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. Are we honest, even in small matters? And both of them made a covenant. Abimelech. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. 1. I.e. 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 man was educated and he articulately expressed his objections. Copyright 1996, Steven J. Cole, All Rights Reserved. Your neighbor may have a Ph.D. and you may be a blue collar worker. How to love unlovable people the way Jesus did. 8. Thus Abimelek narrowly averted sinning against the Lord which, the Lord informed him, would have cost him his life. 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. ; Psalms 34, tit.). with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up He added some more items, but to his consternation, still nothing happened. Abraham decided to take a different approach. He walked in daily communion with God. Genesis 20:2 Genesis 26:26 God. V2 So Sarah became *pregnant. Now, without Abrahams initiative or schemes, Abimelech comes and proposes this peace agreement, so that Abraham receives from God what he previously had tried to get through his deceptive scheme. Calling on Gods Name in whatever land you live, Despite the struggles in this new land, Abraham remembers his covenant with God (the God of Everlasting) and calls on His name. V2 So Sarah became *pregnant. . @#$%^&* salary!. This, however, was an error, which shows. The new name of God bore witness to Gods unchanging faithfulness and to the fact that Abrahams faith was not in Abimelech nor in the treaty between them, but in the eternal God who was his dwelling place. And they didnt have backhoes or drilling rigs in those days. Thus, while the Lord gave Abraham authority to dwell in this land, his presence was recognized by the king of Gerar. 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. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: Here he is in this situation where he dug a well, a large investment in that area at that time. 139:16)! God also took care of Hagar and Ishmael, remembering His promise to greatly multiply their descendants (see Birth of Isaac ). 4. V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. Do others see the hand of God on your life? The outcast. surround, enclose, and _chum_ black. Adaptation of Divine truth to those to whom it is sent. He provided manna in the wilderness and brought water from a rock. 27:7). mercy in Christ the Lord. 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. CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE A Beersheba in a heathen land. Hes lying! Not surprisingly, the driver of the car didnt comply. The trouble is, people can see that it isnt true. But He doesnt just provide for our needs so that we can live comfy lives for our own happiness. Every wise person I know, finds some means of providing a graceful way out for those with whom they have an issue. He wasnt building a sprawling complex of buildings to house his international ministry. 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. Happy they who can do both in peace! IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ How Jesus demonstrated all five of Gary Chapmans love languages (and how you can too). Sarah's demand GENESIS 12:1 TO GENESIS 25:18. has CHAPTER 21 Hence "the ownership of wells m Palestine was as jealously guarded as the possession of a mine in our own" (Inglis). (Kindle,hardcover, andpaperbacknow available on Amazon. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in 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. of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy ), his knowledge of Isaac's birth, and his general observation of the patriarch's prosperity. . The music and the sermon were okay, but didnt really help. 21 He lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt. Ruth 1:17, and vide Genesis 14:23). 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. Th Genesis 21:22 time H6256 Abimelech H40 Phichol H6369 commander H8269 Newly released book by Kurt Bennett, now available onAmazon! of faith in another point of view. Abraham a sojourner in that land, afterwards the troubler of Israel; for his sake as discipline, for their sakes as opportunity. Abraham uses the occasion to complain to Abimelech about a well which his men have taken from Abrahams servants. 4. Genesis 21:22 NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] mercy in Christ the Lord. Abraham at _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, Luke 6:21. Even so, as believers, we know that every second of our lives is under the watchful care of the heavenly Father. 14. . CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH Bondwoman and her son cast out. In an initial way, God is using Abraham to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations as he is blessed. 4 He is circumcised. Here is old Abraham just planting a tree and living by his well. The name, Beersheba seems to play on them both. The Atlantic, June 2009. And, God provides for his need for water through this well. In this way he demonstrated that Isaac was heir to God's covenant promises (21:1-7; cf. 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. I Wish Someone Had Told Me This When I Was Young, Genesis 21:1-21 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit (John 3:6 KJV), You are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it: 1 Corinthians 12:27, Joseph's 5 Steps to Avoid Temptation: Genesis 39:6-23, 10 Attributes Of Jesus' Relationship With His Father (And what we can learn from them), Jesus And The 5 Love Languages: Chapter 17 from the newly released book Love Like Jesus, Joseph's 4 Steps to Success: Genesis 39:1-6, The Consequences Of Ignoring God: God's Way, Your Way, And Your Crushed Spirit, The Surprising Power of Habits: Important Conversation with My Younger Self, #5, Drunk and Naked--Love Covers a Multitude: Genesis 9:18-29, Things You Should Know About The Author Of This Blog. And Abimelech said, I wet not who hath done this thing. And the LORD visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had spoken. 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. Ishmael mocking (Genesis 22:9) 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." Phichol.] (1) The world is watching the lives of believers. Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. Wheres the justice? You might be thinking. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that 26), but through this treaty, God was faithfully providing for Abrahams basic physical needs. undertakings. Gunkel has given strong Specific examples of how Jesus communicated Gods love to others. 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 34 Each of the following people made several hugesacrifices to achieve world change, and obey their conscience. Ver. But Abimelek said, I dont know who has done this. Fort Worth, Texas. 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). Abraham, thinking the herdsmen had acted on their master's orders, reproved Abimelech. 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. CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE you do. 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. 8. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. A godly man is entitled to be careful of his property, to preserve it from damage, protect it from theft, and recover it when stolen or lost. and poetical word. They formalize the peace agreement, Abimelech leaves, Abraham plants a commemorative tree, worships the Lord, and life goes on. had promised to her. 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.. (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). GENESIS 21:23. 'Do not do anything to him. Abimelech protests that he is unaware of the situation regarding the disputed well and suggests that Abraham bears some of the blame for not telling him of the situation. That word sounds very much like the Hebrew word for seven (sheva) used in 21:28, 29, and 30. We have had in fine the judgment of 22._And it came to pass at that time_. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. If youre a Christian, and youre not a cop, then its not your job to come down on people. Abraham took care to have his title to the well allowed, to prevent disputes in future. 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. 22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, "God is with you in all that you do. The shaft is formed of excellent masonry to a great depth until it reaches the rock, and at this juncture a spring trickles perpetually. 22. The significance of this passage is Abraham finding a place in the land promised to him in safety. And Abraham said, I will swear. 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 I. with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up @#$ %^&*^$!, Im not doin it! _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the Even in this ordinary incident, Abraham acknowledged Gods faithful care for him. Abimelek continued, I have treated you well all this time that youve resided here in my kingdom as a foreigner. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the 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. COVENANT BETWEEN That world could tell that God was with him in all he did! Abimelech and Phichol. 17. He had to provide protection and give him the land, which He begins to do in a rather ordinary way through this peace agreement. He got down on his knees and wept in gratitude. had promised to her. The grocer, who was not a believer, was unmoved by her need. He complains to Abimelek about a well of water that Abimeleks servants had seized. 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. continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; The proposal was reasonable, and agreed to [Ge 21:24]. Good men should do all they can to make others so. Peace enjoyed. Abimelech claimed no prior knowledge of the matter, and the covenant the two men ratified stipulated that the well belonged to Abraham (21:30). read more, John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary. The oath a testimony to God where reverently made. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the 1886. The inducement to it was God's favour to Abraham (Gen. 21:22): ?God is with thee in all that thou doest, read more, Observe, 1. The deal is sealed. Only before concluding the agreement there was a matter of a more personal character that required settlement. all that thou _AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, THAT ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL THE Abimelech. Sarah We dont know how much Abimelech knew about the one true God, but he at least knew enough to see clearly that God made a difference in Abrahams life. EXPOSITION. Should be consulted by all who wish to be well-informed on the issues alluded to by Moses. Wells of water are scarce and . of faith in another point of view. undertakings. His calendar wasnt full of speaking engagements. xx. 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. Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. 2 And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. 2. And as a result things turned ugly. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in 3. 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 was impressed with Abraham's growing prosperity. 45-46). GENESIS Why are we told this? This is the term used in Ex. THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. _ALUN OWEN_ Philistines generally (Genesis 2 ISHMAEL AND ISAAC THE PROMISE FULFILLED IN ISAAC 3. Abimelech, however, was still wary of Abraham and fearful of the God whom Abraham worshipped. He felt After this had gone on for several times, the businessman suddenly was struck with the simple truth of that verse. In the Grant Study, 268 Harvard graduates (including John F. Kennedy by the way. CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, &C. Hence it is plain that Abraham had Hagar and Ishmael sent away. 21:32-34 A place to call on the name of the Lord. (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. 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. A.M. 2118. This is one of the attributes of God to His people. Another highlight of this passage is the explanation for the origin of the name Beersheba. Commentary: Patriarchs and Prophets (or Beginning of the End), chapter 13. Its about relationships with people. What modern monarchs mostly desire at the close of exhausting campaigns is here sought before campaigns begin. 22 Abimelechs couenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba. 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. So they conclude that Christians are hypocrites, and they fail to see God in our lives. 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. fruit of patient waiting upon God. Abimelech and Phichol. 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. COVENANT. 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. All rights reserved. The neighborhood of Beersheba, the revelation of Jehovah, the little company of believers. Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 21:22-32 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. 6 Sarahs ioy. 14. 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. The birth of Isaac. A few years ago Abraham told this same Abimelek that Sarah was his sister. This event is not recorded in Scripture. 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. He checked his police cruiser, it looked good, the light bar was on. Peace commemorated. 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. 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. Ishmael's marriage, but most probably to the former. _ 1. Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. This is the first use of everlasting (Hb. God's people, though expected meekly to suffer wrong, cannot always help seeing that it is wrong they suffer. In Chapter s 20, 21 we have the question of the heir and of the path army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain 6. Which things are an allegory.- Galatians 4:22. 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. Sarah who at an earlier point had Sarah as he had spoken." What makes us happy? 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? But we can have the comfort of knowing that both men were under Gods providential care. and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: 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. Just because youve blown it with someone in the past doesnt mean that you cant be used later to influence that person toward God. 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.
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