IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ 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. Peace established, Abimelech and Phichol, having accomplished their mission, returned to Philistia. Not surprisingly, the driver of the car didnt comply. AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME,possibly in immediate sequence to In that desert land, a well was essential for survival, both for a mans flocks and for his family. The Lords whole thing boils down to that. 7. The mistaken charge. In an initial way, God is using Abraham to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations as he is blessed. at the time God Himself had 22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled 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.). Ishmaels expulsion. 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. He was Gods number one man on earth, but he wasnt holding miracle services. This is the term used in Ex. Genesis Commentaries & Sermons | Precept Austin ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS ALSO CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] COVENANT. The greatest possible injury of a material kind that could be done to a nomads chief was the all faction of his water supplies. Genesis 21:34 - Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org all-commanding. 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). Its our job to love God and to love people. One of the most comforting doctrines of Scripture is the truth that God providentially protects His children. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH Abimelech and Phichol. Peace enjoyed. Abimelech. A son was ABIMELECHS COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM. But the problem is, most of us dont live in the realm of the spectacular. His friendship is valued, is courted, though a stranger, though a tenant at will to the Canaanites and Perizzites. _chemet_ bottle, akin to _chamah_, 23. 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". Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not de Genesis 21