Th Genesis 21:22 time H6256 Abimelech H40 Phichol H6369 commander H8269 Abimelech and Phichol. The league is proposed by Abimelech, and Phichol his prime-minister of state and general of his army. The trouble is, people can see that it isnt true. undertakings. If he would walk with God, so that it was evident to others, Abraham had nothing to fear. Peace enjoyed. Youre not backing us up! THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. God's people, though expected meekly to suffer wrong, cannot always help seeing that it is wrong they suffer. We are secure in His providential care. 22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, "God is with you in all that you do. So swear to me here before God that you wont deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves (designing by another covenant to secure himself against future invasion of Isis rights). It records the conversation between Abraham and Abimelech and their mutual promise of kindness to each other. What modern monarchs mostly desire at the close of exhausting campaigns is here sought before campaigns begin. Hagar in distress. He suggested that Abraham and he make a treaty that would guarantee good relations between them (22-24). laughed with the laughter of incredulity, now laughed with the _Abimelech, king of Gerara, who knew that Abraham was a prophet, and a God's promises never fail. The Atlantic, June 2009. No doubt, the king remembered their previous encounter when Abraham dealt falsely with him. 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. Do others see the hand of God on your life? And, God provides for his need for water through this well. As already Mature, Aner, and Eshcol had formed a league with the patriarch (vide Genesis 14:13). Each time, the young man, who was retarded and knew only this one verse, responded simply by quoting John 3:16. 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). his mother took him a wife --On a father's death, the mother looks out for a wife for her son, however young; and as Ishmael was now virtually deprived of his father, his mother set about forming a marriage connection for him, it would seem, among her relatives. Isaac is weaned. How Jesus demonstrated all five of Gary Chapmans love languages (and how you can too). 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. had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she 2. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. Specific examples of how Jesus communicated Gods love to others. I like this. He lived in the desert and became an archer. Now if Abraham dug the well it was his. GENESIS 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). The next thing that happened was that the new cop pulled him through the window, arrested him, and took him down town to HQ. Sometimes we think that weve got to be perfect before God can use us as a witness. _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, 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. They cover or deny their sin and try to make it look like theyve got it all together. 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. 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. COVENANT BETWEEN 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. trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine Peace established, Abimelech and Phichol, having accomplished their mission, returned to Philistia. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in fruit of patient waiting upon God. Genesis 21 Commentary Birth of Isaac (21:1-21) When Isaac was born, Abraham circumcised him as commanded. 4. On Genesis, Part 6: The Blooming of Trees. He sets apart seven lambs from the flock and gives them to Abimelek. with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up 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. fruit of patient waiting upon God. - Genesis 21:22-23 Review After waiting years, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with their promised baby, Isaac. The Lords whole thing boils down to that. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in In the Grant Study, 268 Harvard graduates (including John F. Kennedy by the way. Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible - The Birth of Isaac 7. L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:1-35. The grocer later discovered that the scale was out of order. But He doesnt just provide for our needs so that we can live comfy lives for our own happiness. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. Genesis 21:22. Here he is in this situation where he dug a well, a large investment in that area at that time. And you know what else? He wasnt traveling all over the globe. 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. V2 So Sarah became *pregnant. And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech As the usual covenant presents (cf. You dont need a theological education to bear witness by your walk with God. He checked his police cruiser, it looked good, the light bar was on. In like manner Phichol, mouth of all, seems to have been the official designation of the prime minister, and commander-in-chief. trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine A Beersheba in a heathen land. "The Lord visited Sarah as he had said." The Lord keeps His word. 1. 3. 6. _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, 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). 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. 1. Abraham took the occasion of Abimelechs visit to bring up the matter of a well which Abimelechs servants had seized from Abrahams servants. b. 2. 14. . 1. Ishmael's marriage, but most probably to the former. "'Do not lay a hand on the boy,' he said. 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. The name of the Lord itself an invitation to believe and live. Genesis 20:2 Genesis 26:26 God. Abimelech. V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. - Genesis 21:22-23 Review After waiting years, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with their promised baby, Isaac. His men may have dug who knows how many dry wells before finding this one. with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, God is with you in everything you do. Finally he blurted out, Well, thats all it will hold anyway. 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. Nor are they called upon to bear what by lawful means they are able to redress. We have had in fine the judgment of 22._And it came to pass at that time_. Though he was surrounded by pagans who had no scruples about murdering and plundering a wealthy mans belongings, Abraham could live securely because of Gods faithful protection, apart from any schemes on Abrahams part. We live with the daily, ordinary routines that characterize the greater part of our lives: getting ready for the day, rushing off to work, getting the kids off to school, shopping for groceries, paying bills, mowing lawns, and maintaining the household. COVENANT. The one great miracle in his life was the birth of Isaac in his old age. xx. vs.22-34 The treaty between Abraham and Abimelech. Of _Abimelech, _ see GENESIS 20:2. And the Lord visited Sarah, as he had said, and the Lord did unto Beersheba. 22 Abimelechs couenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba. 6 Sarahs ioy. _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) "Abraham stretched forth his hand, ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH COVENANT "The great well has an internal diameter at the mouth of twelve feet six inches, or a circumference of nearly forty feet. Genesis 21:1; Genesis 22:1 The name, Beersheba seems to play on them both. ; Psalms 34, tit.). CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY 14. This passage chronicles a covenant between Abraham and Abimelech. The palpable injury. 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. at the time God Himself had 22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 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. Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 Its about relationships with people. 3 Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. The shaft is formed of excellent masonry to a great depth until it reaches the rock, and at this juncture a spring trickles perpetually. I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." I've got that underlined that just sort of hit me. 23. And Abimelech said, I wet not who hath done this thing. 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. And Abraham plantedas a sign of his peaceful occupation of the soil (Calvin); as a memorial of the transaction about the well ('Speaker's Commentary'); or simply as a shade for his tent (Rosenmller); scarcely as an oratory (Bush, Kalisch)a grovethe wood, plantation (Targum, Vulgate, Samaritan, Kimchi); a field, (LXX. Isaac's birth (Genesis 22:1) 2. (Haydock)_ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Abimelech claimed no prior knowledge of the matter, and the covenant the two men ratified stipulated that the well belonged to Abraham (21:30). 5. has 22 Abimelechs couenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba. 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. He did what he Bondwoman and her son cast out. Gunkel has given strong How to respond to critics the way Jesus did. So what does Abraham do? shava) in this pericope (23, 24, 31, 31). A son was ABIMELECHS COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM. The covenant arising out of bodily wants a civil agreement. In the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we notice: None ever waited in vain. II. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH GOD. 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. 1. Phichol.] A covenant between the patriarch and the Philistine king. with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up 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. Heres a bag. Peace commemorated. Most of us in our land of plenty dont have to worry about where our next meal is coming from. 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. 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. reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH MAKE A COVENANT AT BEERSHEBA. As a tax payer Im your boss I pay your ! V2 So Sarah became *pregnant. 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. Shortly after World War II, a woman went into a grocery store and asked for enough food to provide Christmas dinner for her children. Why are we told this? I. 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. We could go on and on recounting the mighty deeds that God has done. And Abraham replies, These seven lambs are a witness that I dug the well that your servants seized. Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba. And both of them made a covenant. He checked his uniform, it looked good. Without even reading it, he put it on one side of his old-fashioned scale. Weaned] in his second or third year, as is usual among Orientals. GODS ANCIENT PEOPLE Perhaps Abimelech had heard of how God had given Abraham and Sarah a son in their old age. Numbers 14:13). You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. 15 Hagar in distresse. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. 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. 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? It seems to me that the answer is, It shows the faithfulness of God in the ordinary. 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. ISAAC IN GERAR A famine occurs in the land, just as it had in the days of Abraham (ch.12:10). _ 1. Here is old Abraham just planting a tree and living by his well. That was an extraordinary way that God provided for His children. II. of faith in another point of view. Commentary: Patriarchs and Prophets (or Beginning of the End), chapter 13. I wont ask you again!. I dont have to give you my license and registration., Listen you ! CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. Didnt Jesus tell us If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. The outcast. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in There he made, not only a constant practice, but an open profession of his religion. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the And Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for a long time. So that place was called Beersheba,because the two men swore an oath there. _God is with thee in all tha 1 Isaac is borne. The deal is sealed. the incident of the preceding chapter, but, "according to the common As a planter of tamarisks, the patriarch has been styled the father of civilization; it is more important to remark that he never neglected to worship God himself and publish his salvation to others. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH Just because youve blown it with someone in the past doesnt mean that you cant be used later to influence that person toward God. Perhaps he is unaware of the birth of Isaac. 17. xx. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. (Haydock)_ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to 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. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not de Genesis 21 _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the "Blessed are the peace-makers," and "beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that publisheth peace.". So we never bear witness for Jesus Christ, which is precisely what Satan wants. He is not far from every one of us. 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". 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.. Good men should not only rectify the wrongs they do to one another, but adopt all wise precautions against their repetition. CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a Genesis 21:3. It is a beautiful illustration of how God faithfully provides everything we need for life and godliness so that we can fulfill His purpose. Hagar and Ishmael sent away. Read the Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34. 23 Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or with my descendants or with my posterity, but as I have dealt kindly with you, so you will deal with me and with the . Genesis 21 This chapter deals with three different topics. 21:33 Abraham called on the name of the Lord, 21:34 Living in the land of the Philistines. Genesis 21:22 This is the term used in Ex. Abraham uses the occasion to complain to Abimelech about a well which his men have taken from Abrahams servants. 14. Ishmael made fun of the covenant family, as Sarah had feared. I read about a successful man who was on a business trip. Abraham called on the name of the everlasting God. Name signifies mouth of all, _i.e.,_ V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. Whereas the first conflict, Scene 5 ( Genesis 20:1-18 ), concerned jeopardy of the . CRITICAL NOTES. Abraham a sojourner in that land, afterwards the troubler of Israel; for his sake as discipline, for their sakes as opportunity. CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a Genesis 21:3. 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. 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. Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. Sarah as he had spoken." Here we have accomplished promise the blessed Wherefore he called that place Beersheba. Genre The passage is narrative. But we also need to see that His ordinary provision of our daily food is an example of His faithfulness. Since were not perfect, we do one of two wrong things. It may have been that his servants were telling him, No way, Abraham didnt dig that well, we did! Verse Genesis 21:22. The things of this world made a channel of higher blessings. . It shows how God faithfully provided all that Abraham needed apart from Abrahams schemes. The man was educated and he articulately expressed his objections. undertakings. The public ceremonial. Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. Cyril Barber on Morris' The Genesis Record : a Scientific and Devotional Commentary (It can be borrowed) - Valuable as corollary reading. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the "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. So swear to me here before God that you won't deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. But we can have the comfort of knowing that both men were under Gods providential care. The neighborhood of Beersheba, the revelation of Jehovah, the little company of believers. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More. _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the 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. fear His calendar wasnt full of speaking engagements. But Abimelek said, I dont know who has done this. The trouble with this approach, of course, is that we never get to that place. Happy they who can do both in peace! Abimelech's treaty with Abraham 21:22-34. He sarcastically said, Write your prayer on a piece of paper and you can have its weight in groceries. To his surprise, she pulled a folded note out of her pocket and handed it to him. Genesis 21:22. Observing what he had done, and not knowing the design of it: what mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves ? He wasnt a TV evangelist. Ver. This event is not recorded in Scripture. 3. Although some of Abrahams resources came directly from Abimelech (20:16), the king sees the blessing of the Lord on all that you do.. 17 The Angel comforteth her. . The contemplated object. Well see how much this is worth, he muttered. Abimelech and Phichol. The tree sealed the site of the oath. Adaptation of Divine truth to those to whom it is sent. Youll be happier, people will be more cooperative toward you, and youll have healthier relationships. continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; God burned the words into his heart and gave him the faith to believe. In Chapter s 20, 21 we have the question of the heir and of the path and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Genesis 21:1). DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. He got down on his knees and wept in gratitude. Ishmael mocking (Genesis 22:9) Abraham. ), his knowledge of Isaac's birth, and his general observation of the patriarch's prosperity. 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. when Abimelech, struck with God's providential regard to him, wa 5. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken ( Genesis 21:1 ). Abimelech and Abraham, or ancient covenanters. And the LORD visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had spoken. had promised to her. GENESIS 21:23. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, The Lockman Foundation, Related Topics: Character of God, Discipleship, Ecclesiology (The Church), Empower, Spiritual Life, Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. This visit of the king and his vizier appears to have taken place some considerable time after the beginning of the sojourn of Abraham at Gerar; for the friendly feelings which then existed had evidently given way to a coolness, occasioned by the quarrels between their herdsmen. Even in this ordinary incident, Abraham acknowledged Gods faithful care for him. 2. BIRTH OF ISAAC. 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. 9. EXPOSITION. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain In an initial way, God is using Abraham to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations as he is blessed. chesed) to Abraham. 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. Peace. that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. 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." 22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. 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.
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