THE STORY OF ABRAHAM. The outcast. That led to an obsessive seven year deep dive. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. 1. It hadnt worked the two times they tried it. 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. Abraham denies his relationship 9. (Haydock)_ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to 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. 7. 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."(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 . There he made, not only a constant practice, but an open profession of his religion. Specific examples of how Jesus communicated Gods love to others. COVENANT BETWEEN surround, enclose, and _chum_ black. The honest and fearless revelations of Bennetts own moral failures affirm he wrote this book for himself as much as for others. This second conflict with Abimelech creates a bracket around the Isaac birth narrative. The covenant arising out of bodily wants a civil agreement. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More. He gives Abimelek seven lambs so Abimelek can tell his servants that the well has been purchased. Give people youre in disagreement with a graceful way out. Genesis 20:2 Genesis 26:26 God. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. Isaac's birth (Genesis 22:1) 2. But in his case, it was his final home, in heaven. And Abraham reproved (literally, reasoned with, and proved to the satisfaction of) Abimelech (who was, until informed, entirely unacquainted with the action of his servants) because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away. And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in GENESIS Th Genesis 21:22 time H6256 Abimelech H40 Phichol H6369 commander H8269 you do. Hes letting Abimeleks servants off the hook! You might be protesting. had promised to her. Whenever he looks at the slip of paper that contains her prayer, he is amazed, for it reads, Please, dear Lord, give us this day our daily bread. (Our Daily Bread.). 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. But the problem is, most of us dont live in the realm of the spectacular. I. Abimelech could sense that in spite of Abrahams previous failure in the incident with Sarah, he was a man who walked with God. CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, &C. Hence it is plain that Abraham had not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. He walked in daily communion with God. _God is with thee in all tha 1 Isaac is borne. Its our job to love God and to love people. all that thou doest: Its about relationships with people. 15 Hagar in distresse. So we never bear witness for Jesus Christ, which is precisely what Satan wants. 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. Now if Abraham dug the well it was his. 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. In an initial way, God is using Abraham to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations as he is blessed. Finally he blurted out, Well, thats all it will hold anyway. Numbers 14:13). . Genesis 21 This chapter deals with three different topics. As the years passed, he often wondered if it was just a coincidence. ; Psalms 34, tit.). 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. Wells of water are scarce and . Do you call on the name of the Lord regardless of your circumstances. Abimelech and Phichol. Abimelech, that is _Father-King,_ was But God revealed to Abimelek the truth that Sarah is Abrahams wife. The outcast. It records the conversation between Abraham and Abimelech and their mutual promise of kindness to each other. He suggested that Abraham and he make a treaty that would guarantee good relations between them (22-24). Abimeleks servants save face. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in 4 And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, as 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. 8. He checked his uniform, it looked good. DISMISSAL OF HAGAR AND ISHMAEL. Genre The passage is narrative. So Abimelek took Sarah into his harem. Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 It shows how God faithfully provided all that Abraham needed apart from Abrahams schemes. He provided manna in the wilderness and brought water from a rock. The man whos been thoroughly analyzing these files for the last 44 years is Dr. George Valliant. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. This new cop couldnt believe it. and poetical word. 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. Sarah So the treaty is solidified. Asking their forgiveness is often the first step in that process. Sarah as he had spoken." 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". Another highlight of this passage is the explanation for the origin of the name Beersheba. ); posteri et stirps (Vulgate); offspring and progeny (Kalisch); kith and kin (Murphy)but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee (vide Genesis 20:15), thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojournedthe land being put for the people (cf. Isaac would later have to clear up some matters over several wells with Abimelech (chap. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. 15 Hagar in distresse. 4. The new cop and the driver of the car are both backed into a corner. The prince rather complains that Abraham had done him an injustice. GENESIS They watch our attitudes, our words, and our actions. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. law of Hebrew narrative, probably not Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said (Genesis 21:1), Verses 1-34. The satisfactory explanation. 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. And as a result things turned ugly. The trouble is, people can see that it isnt true. (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. 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. 4. And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves (designing by another covenant to secure himself against future invasion of Isis rights). Abraham at Abimeleks servants seized the well so Abraham mustered his servants and seized it right back, correct? The angel relieves and comforts her. 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. In the Grant Study, 268 Harvard graduates (including John F. Kennedy by the way. 22 And it came to pass at that time that Abimelech and Phichol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, "God is with you in all that you do. Note the significance of the word oath (Hb. Most of us in our land of plenty dont have to worry about where our next meal is coming from. Whereas the first conflict, Scene 5 ( Genesis 20:1-18 ), concerned jeopardy of the . Now the grace of God bears its most important fruit in the history of 20:16 in the command not to bear false witness against ones neighbor. This is the term used in Ex. I like this. Probably an official title. A.M. 2118. The driver of the vehicle wasnt given a graceful way out. A Beersheba in a heathen land. *** Abimelech reenters the picture with his enforcer, Phicol. The LXX. Genesis 21:22 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.. CRITICAL NOTES. Why? undertakings. He felt 1 The LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did to Sarah as he had promised. That leads me to ask, Does the world see God in your everyday life?. fear fruit of patient waiting upon God. Because of the cops statement that I wont ask you again! this situation is destined to go sideways. A believer is invincible until it is his time to go. all-commanding. 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. Then Abraham brings up a sore subject, a delicate matter, a touchy issue with Abimelek. In Chapter s 20, 21 we have the question of the heir and of the path the long-promised son was born. 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. 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. So Abraham, to demonstrate his commitment to the treaty and to demonstrate his good will toward Abimelek, brings to Abimelek sheep and cattle. _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, "'Do not lay a hand on the boy,' he said. _ALUN OWEN_ (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. Now Abraham and his descendants can dwell securely in the land. 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. 2. The contemplated object. As he was leaving, a young man walked up and quoted John 3:16: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. The businessman didnt see how such a thing could be true and he didnt understand the connection between Gods giving His Son and a person having eternal life. 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. I like this. BIRTH OF ISAAC. We could go on and on recounting the mighty deeds that God has done. His circumcision (Genesis 22:4)_ God used the only Scripture this retarded young man knew to give eternal life to this sophisticated businessman (told by Martin & Deidre Bobgan, Competent to Minister [EastGate], pp. Its Gods job to meet out justice. Heres a bag. 21 While he was living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from Egypt. 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. The oath a testimony to God where reverently made. Abimelech and Phichol. Genesis 21:22 (1) God fulfills His promise to Abraham and Sarah. This is even more significant when you realize that Abraham wasnt doing anything spectacular. 3. The Lords whole thing boils down to that. The greatest possible injury of a material kind that could be done to a nomads chief was the all faction of his water supplies. Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible - The Birth of Isaac 7. The birth of Isaac. Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:1-35. 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. I wont ask you again!. The things of this world made a channel of higher blessings. AndIf anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. (Matthew 5:39-41). Read Genesis commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise). The significance of this passage is Abraham finding a place in the land promised to him in safety. 7. Wheres the justice? You might be thinking. The music and the sermon were okay, but didnt really help. 26), but through this treaty, God was faithfully providing for Abrahams basic physical needs. Shortly after World War II, a woman went into a grocery store and asked for enough food to provide Christmas dinner for her children. the three main sources, J. E, P are present. Here God shows Abraham that not only would the people of the land not take his wife, they wouldnt even take his well. ), his knowledge of Isaac's birth, and his general observation of the patriarch's prosperity. 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. Another step in Abrahams walk with God is seen in verse 33, where he plants a tree and calls on the name of the Lord, the Everlasting God. Planting the tree was an act to remind Abraham of Gods faithfulness, especially in the everyday matter of providing the well which supplied the water for this tree to grow. And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God 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. I already did that during the night while I was watching over my sick child, she replied. 2. Spiritual markers remind us of the goodness of the Lord in our lives. had promised to her. Why did she come at exactly the time the mechanism was broken? In that case Abraham went down to Egypt, whereas Isaac went only as far as Gerar, in the land of the Philistines, but the same place where we read of Abraham denying his relationship with Sarah. And the LORD visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had spoken. 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. THE PROMISE FULFILLED IN ISAAC Nor are they called upon to bear what by lawful means they are able to redress. His friendship is valued, is courted, though a stranger, though a tenant at will to the Canaanites and Perizzites. with thee in all that At last in God's 'Set time," and in spite of all natural difficulties, captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech NINTH SECTION _ 1. had once laughed through unbelief; now being ashamed of that, she The trouble with this approach, of course, is that we never get to that place. (3) that in making charges or preferring complaints it is well to avoid both heat of temper and severity of language. Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 21:22-34 Commentary on Genesis 21:22-34 (Read Genesis 21:22-34) Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. Abimelek responds, This is the first Ive heard of it. V2 So Sarah became *pregnant. The grocer later discovered that the scale was out of order. In this way he demonstrated that Isaac was heir to God's covenant promises (21:1-7; cf. Do we badmouth the boss or other workers behind their backs? 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. He checked his badge, it was on right side up. I. . _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the 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 . The herdsmen of the king had appropriated Abraham's well. And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves? That world could tell that God was with him in all he did! The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech NINTH SECTION In this section 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 Peace. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the All rights reserved. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to 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. CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY What for you is the most threatening aspect about telling someone about Christ. Jesus taught us to pray each day for our daily bread. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed 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. _The Covenant with Abimelech_ (Genesis 21:22-34) 8. One of the most comforting doctrines of Scripture is the truth that God providentially protects His children. chesed) to Abraham. 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. that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. Youll recall that he had been deceptive, pawning off Sarah as his sister. Isaac is weaned. See also Genesis 21:22-34 in other biblical comments: Adam Clarke Bible Commentary. Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. Should be consulted by all who wish to be well-informed on the issues alluded to by Moses. The public ceremonial. Even as Gods kindness draws us to him, our kindness with others should point them to Him. 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. vs.22-34 The treaty between Abraham and Abimelech. Hes lying! God burned the words into his heart and gave him the faith to believe. 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. Abimelek continued, I have treated you well all this time that youve resided here in my kingdom as a foreigner. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain 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. a. 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. with his wi AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,. Not when Ishmael was grown up 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. neit EXPOSITION God's care for those beyond the covenant. The days spent in Philistia left behind them some enlightenment. It is not necessary to conclude from verse 1 and 2 that Sarah only became pregnant after the episode that is told in the previous chapter. Abimelech, however, was still wary of Abraham and fearful of the God whom Abraham worshipped. 14. . you do. (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). (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. 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). 5. _God is with thee in all tha 1 Isaac is borne. I read about a successful man who was on a business trip. God's promises never fail. CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH Which things are an. "This scene occurs at the same time as the events of Scene 6 [ Genesis 21:1-21] but focuses on different characters and tensions. Hence "the ownership of wells m Palestine was as jealously guarded as the possession of a mine in our own" (Inglis). Do we work hard or slack off? - Genesis 21:22-23 Review After waiting years, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with their promised baby, Isaac. 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. God is 27:7). He made a traffic stop that went something like this: Listen, I know my rights. As a tax payer Im your boss I pay your ! You know what Ive learned? In seeking to bring about both of these promises, Abraham resorted to human schemes to help God out: with the son, he went in to Hagar and produced Ishmael; with regard to the land, his fears of being wiped out by the inhabitants of the land prompted him to lie about Sarah being his sister, not his wife. In the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we notice: You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH It may have been that his servants were telling him, No way, Abraham didnt dig that well, we did! The one great miracle in his life was the birth of Isaac in his old age. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. So if Abimelek gives the well back to Abraham, Abimeleks servants might react, You believe that foreigner over us? So they conclude that Christians are hypocrites, and they fail to see God in our lives. Weaned] in his second or third year, as is usual among Orientals. GODS ANCIENT PEOPLE I. None ever waited in vain. The files holding the data are as thick as unabridged dictionaries. 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.. The apparent contradiction between the statement of this verse and that of Genesis 21:32 may be removed by supposing either. 22. _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. CRITICAL NOTES. (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. It is as much the duty of him who has a grievance to reveal it, as it is the duty of him who has caused the grievance to remove it. He is not far from every one of us. Perhaps he is unaware of the birth of Isaac. at the time God Himself had 22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. 4 He is circumcised. Every wise person I know, finds some means of providing a graceful way out for those with whom they have an issue. But thats not fair! You might be saying. @#$ %^&*^$!, Im not doin it! Truthfully, I have nothing to offer but a little prayer.. Gen. 21:22-34 Locate the passage This passage chronicles a covenant between Abraham and 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. Love Like Jesus: How Jesus Loved People (and how you can love like Jesus). Genesis 21 Genesis 22 Genesis 23 Genesis 24 . 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. 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. 14. 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. Ishmael mocking (Genesis 22:9) laughed with the laughter of incredulity, now laughed with the _Abimelech, king of Gerara, who knew that Abraham was a prophet, and a Ishmaels expulsion. 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. That word sounds very much like the Hebrew word for seven (sheva) used in 21:28, 29, and 30.
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