genesis 21:22 34 commentary

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. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that The things of this world made a channel of higher blessings. Now the grace of God bears its most important fruit in the history of His flight from New York was first delayed and then cancelled, so that he would have missed his meetings. God's care for those beyond the covenant. 8. Its Gods job to meet out justice. This is even more significant when you realize that Abraham wasnt doing anything spectacular. "'Do not lay a hand on the boy,' he said. Which things are an allegory.- Galatians 4:22. In spite of Abrahams past deception, Abimelech recognized God in his life. Ver. Asking their forgiveness is often the first step in that process. 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. and married, but when Isaac was weaned and Ishmael was expelled: How much specialized training (if any) do Christians need to be effective witnesses for Christ? Youve never said anything to me about this before and I dont know who might have done it. the long-promised son was born. Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not de Genesis 21 (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. 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. 7. God also took care of Hagar and Ishmael, remembering His promise to greatly multiply their descendants (see Birth of Isaac ). 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. In this section Genre The passage is narrative. Abimeleks servants save face. Genesis 21:22-34 . 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 trouble with this approach, of course, is that we never get to that place. Of _Abimelech, _ see GENESIS 20:2. And the Lord visited Sarah, as he had said, and the Lord did unto And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 17 The Angel comforteth her. He had to provide protection and give him the land, which He begins to do in a rather ordinary way through this peace agreement. CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a Genesis 21:3. . 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 Abimelech and Phichol. The tree sealed the site of the oath. Love Like Jesus: How Jesus Loved People (and how you can love like Jesus). 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. He is not far from every one of us. _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn fear Will God forgive me for losing hope and the will to live? As a tax payer Im your boss I pay your ! 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. could sing with Mary, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spi God is with thee in all that thou doest xx. Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? A Treaty with Abimelech. So Abimelek took Sarah into his harem. 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. (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. 1. This blessing would come through Abrahams descendant, the Lord Jesus Christ. Sarah, at the unlikely age of 90 years, gives birth to Isaac, Abraham, being now in a good neighbourhood, stayed a great while there. Abraham at 27:7). 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. "Blessed are the peace-makers," and "beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that publisheth peace.". 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. Are we cheerful and pleasant, even when were mistreated, or do we grumble and complain like everyone else? What a privilege to be used by the Eternal God as we live our ordinary lives on this earth! _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. CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH Abimelechs proposal includes his offspring, but does not specifically include any offspring of Abraham. Abimelech and Abraham, or ancient covenanters. 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. I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." I've got that underlined that just sort of hit me. _GOD IS WITH - The Birth of Isaac Youll recall that he had been deceptive, pawning off Sarah as his sister. 22. Isaac is born, and circumcised. 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. 14. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More. He was simply living his daily life as the friend of God before the watching world. Isaac's birth (Genesis 22:1) 2. It seems to me that the answer is, It shows the faithfulness of God in the ordinary. His men may have dug who knows how many dry wells before finding this one. He suggested that Abraham and he make a treaty that would guarantee good relations between them (22-24). CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH 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. This is the first use of everlasting (Hb. The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech NINTH SECTION This, however, was an error, which shows. 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. When you come to a passage like this in the Bible, the question is, Why did God include this in sacred Scripture? He wasnt a TV evangelist. Now if Abraham dug the well it was his. xx. 9. They cover or deny their sin and try to make it look like theyve got it all together. ISAAC IS BORN Ishmael's marriage, but most probably to the former. But what about Abraham? Do you call on the name of the Lord regardless of your circumstances. "The Lord visited Sarah as he had said." The Lord keeps His word. "Abraham stretched forth his hand, ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH COVENANT THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 20 AND 21. I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. 2. Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not de Genesis 21 _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, 22. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in 4. the three main sources, J. E, P are present. It hadnt worked the two times they tried it. But He doesnt just provide for our needs so that we can live comfy lives for our own happiness. V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. has 20:16 in the command not to bear false witness against ones neighbor. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. Because of that fear, before they left Haran, he and Sarah had worked out a deceptive scheme to pawn her off as his sister (20:13). IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ _ 1. _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the Nor are they called upon to bear what by lawful means they are able to redress. 21:23 Abimelech proposes a treaty not to deal falsely. Every wise person I know, finds some means of providing a graceful way out for those with whom they have an issue. ), his knowledge of Isaac's birth, and his general observation of the patriarch's prosperity. 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. _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn The herdsmen of the king had appropriated Abraham's well. 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. He felt BIRTH OF ISAAC. The league is proposed by Abimelech, and Phichol his prime-minister of state and general of his army. Wherefore he called that place Beersheba. He wasnt perfect, but he had reality with God and Gods gracious hand was on him. Only before concluding the agreement there was a matter of a more personal character that required settlement. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. Q. Perhaps Abimelech had heard of how God had given Abraham and Sarah a son in their old age. neit Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said (Genesis 21:1), _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. So why, after he already gave Abimelek flocks of sheep and cattle, did Abraham give him seven lambs as a witness that Abraham dug the well? 4. It also signified a tranquil, settled life, under Gods providential care. continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; Although some of Abrahams resources came directly from Abimelech (20:16), the king sees the blessing of the Lord on all that you do.. But Abraham still struggled with this fear long after he had been living in the land. Here he is in this situation where he dug a well, a large investment in that area at that time. Abimelech was impressed with Abraham's growing prosperity. Genesis 21:22 Abraham was the friend of God. Your neighbor may have a Ph.D. and you may be a blue collar worker. all-commanding. CHAPTER 21 If youre a Christian, and youre not a cop, then its not your job to come down on people. But other than that, Abrahams life was fairly routine. CHARACTERS: Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Hagar, Ishmael, Abimelech. Abimelek avoids contention within his ranks. And Abimelech said, I wet not who hath done this thing. 17:9-14). that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. (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. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS ALSO CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH They formalize the peace agreement, Abimelech leaves, Abraham plants a commemorative tree, worships the Lord, and life goes on. Sarah's joy. 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. But we also need to see that His ordinary provision of our daily food is an example of His faithfulness. 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. @#$%^&* salary!. His calendar wasnt full of speaking engagements. Abimelech's treaty with Abraham 21:22-34. "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. mercy in Christ the Lord. 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the surround, enclose, and _chum_ black. As Abraham is the father of all the faithful, so the I wont ask you again!. He was, to put it gently, directed to find a way to verbally persuade subjects to cooperate. of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy He was Gods number one man on earth, but he wasnt holding miracle services. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ How Jesus didnt love everyone the same (and why you shouldnt either). Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. 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 driver of the vehicle wasnt given a graceful way out. The honest and fearless revelations of Bennetts own moral failures affirm he wrote this book for himself as much as for others. And Abraham replies, These seven lambs are a witness that I dug the well that your servants seized. 3 Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. Abraham called on the name of the everlasting God. Hes letting Abimeleks servants off the hook! You might be protesting. Bondwoman and her son cast out. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. 17. 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. I. The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech NINTH SECTION (Haydock)_ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to But God revealed to Abimelek the truth that Sarah is Abrahams wife. 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. Happy they who can do both in peace! 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. Peace. 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. Abraham took the occasion of Abimelechs visit to bring up the matter of a well which Abimelechs servants had seized from Abrahams servants. (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the Bondwoman and her son cast out. 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 8. Gunkel has given strong the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the The significance of this passage is Abraham finding a place in the land promised to him in safety. 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. 1886. The grocer later discovered that the scale was out of order. He did what he Even in this ordinary incident, Abraham acknowledged Gods faithful care for him. Didnt Jesus tell us If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. Spiritual markers remind us of the goodness of the Lord in our lives.

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