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. He was Gods number one man on earth, but he wasnt holding miracle services. Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. Isaac is weaned. 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. and poetical word. He got down on his knees and wept in gratitude. Genesis 21:34 Commentaries: And Abraham sojourned in the land of the 14. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. _GOD IS WITH - The Birth of Isaac He normally didnt attend church, but he was troubled about some matters and went to church, hoping to find some relief. _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. The birth of Isaac. Sarah's joy. Vs.1-7 The birth of Isaac. So that place was called Beersheba,because the two men swore an oath there. Genesis Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise) 22 Abimelechs couenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba. 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. 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. I heard a story about a new police officer who, on his first day on the job, caught someone speeding. "This scene occurs at the same time as the events of Scene 6 [ Genesis 21:1-21] but focuses on different characters and tensions. Even so, as believers, we know that every second of our lives is under the watchful care of the heavenly Father. Sarah as he had spoken." Abraham uses the occasion to complain to Abimelech about a well which his men have taken from Abrahams servants. As David wrote, all our days were written in Gods book before we even were born (Ps. How to love unlovable people the way Jesus did. Wherever we sojourn, we must neither neglect nor be ashamed of the worship of Jehovah. I like this. The Atlantic, June 2009. Ishmaels expulsion. Abimelech and PhicholHere a proof of the promise (Ge 12:2) being fulfilled, in a native prince wishing to form a solemn league with Abraham. 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. 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. The music and the sermon were okay, but didnt really help. In the Grant Study, 268 Harvard graduates (including John F. Kennedy by the way. We have had in fine the judgment of 22._And it came to pass at that time_. He added some more items, but to his consternation, still nothing happened. 22. Genesis 21 1. CRITICAL NOTES. trial and utter ruin of the creature, with the revelation of divine Good men should not only rectify the wrongs they do to one another, but adopt all wise precautions against their repetition. Good men mostly desire to have the saints as friends, and even the wicked can perceive an advantage in being allied to the righteous. Peace enjoyed. Genesis 21 Genesis 22 Genesis 23 Genesis 24 . 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. I like this. genesis-21:22-34 - Bible Commentaries ); 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. Name signifies mouth of all, _i.e.,_ After the treaty had been made at Beersheba, Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces returned to the land of the Philistines. 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? The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. Genesis 21:22-34 - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible 22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. On Genesis, Part 6: The Blooming of Trees. Daily Devotion: This Thirsty World (Gen 21:22-34) - RayStedman.org The outcast. (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. And as a result things turned ugly. B.C. (3) that in making charges or preferring complaints it is well to avoid both heat of temper and severity of language. law of Hebrew narrative, probably not Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said (Genesis 21:1), CHARACTERS: Sarah, Abraham, Isaac, Hagar, Ishmael, Abimelech. I. The name of the Lord itself an invitation to believe and live. Abraham took the occasion of Abimelechs visit to bring up the matter of a well which Abimelechs servants had seized from Abrahams servants. Abraham a sojourner in that land, afterwards the troubler of Israel; for his sake as discipline, for their sakes as opportunity. that it could not be explained on merely natural grounds. Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not de Genesis 21 Genesis 21:22-34 . Genesis 21:34 - Bible Hub had promised to her. He checked his badge, it was on right side up. And both of them made a covenant. You, our leader and master, have pulled the rug out from under us! 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. all that thou doest: BIRTH OF ISAAC. How Jesus guarded his heart by taking care of himselfhe even nappedand why you should do the same. Abraham, having got into a good neighbourhood, knew when he was well off, and continued a great while there. Genesis 21:22 The apparent contradiction between the statement of this verse and that of Genesis 21:32 may be removed by supposing either. The grocer, who was not a believer, was unmoved by her need. Youll recall that he had been deceptive, pawning off Sarah as his sister. _ 1. The greatest possible injury of a material kind that could be done to a nomads chief was the all faction of his water supplies. In an initial way, God is using Abraham to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations as he is blessed. Of great importance for the scientific data that has been included in the author's exposition. Phichol.] NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] Genesis 21:22 Commentaries: Now it came about at that time that Are we honest, even in small matters? He wasnt traveling all over the globe. surround, enclose, and _chum_ black. The tree sealed the site of the oath. This, however, was an error, which shows. mll "speak," an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word. 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. Now Abraham and his descendants can dwell securely in the land. A Treaty with Abimelech. Its about your relationship with the person of God and your relationships with other people. Wherefore he called that place Beersheba. He is not far from every one of us. Youre not backing us up! Which things are an. Spiritual markers remind us of the goodness of the Lord in our lives. Ishmael's marriage, but most probably to the former. continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; The oath a testimony to God where reverently made. Abraham gets his well back. army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the Hence "the ownership of wells m Palestine was as jealously guarded as the possession of a mine in our own" (Inglis). 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. He sets apart seven lambs from the flock and gives them to Abimelek. V2 So Sarah became *pregnant. None ever waited in vain. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS ALSO CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH 15 Hagar in distresse. Do we badmouth the boss or other workers behind their backs? Probably an official title. The covenant arising out of bodily wants a civil agreement. He wasnt perfect, but he had reality with God and Gods gracious hand was on him. Do others see the hand of God on your life? Another highlight of this passage is the explanation for the origin of the name Beersheba. Your neighbor may have a Ph.D. and you may be a blue collar worker. Abimelek continued, I have treated you well all this time that youve resided here in my kingdom as a foreigner. It shows how God faithfully provided all that Abraham needed apart from Abrahams schemes. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed GENESIS 21:23. He complains to Abimelek about a well of water that Abimeleks servants had seized. Sarah _ALUN OWEN_ And Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for a long time. Why are we told this? 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. Hagar and Ishmael sent away. 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. He sent the plagues on Egypt and parted the Red Sea. 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. . So they conclude that Christians are hypocrites, and they fail to see God in our lives. Abraham was the friend of God. But He doesnt just provide for our needs so that we can live comfy lives for our own happiness. 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. 3. 23 Now therefore, swear[ a] to me by God that you will not deal falsely with me, with my offspring, or with my posterity; but that according to the kindness that I have done to you, you will do (1) The world is watching the lives of believers. Phichol.] of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that Abimelech, that is _Father-King,_ was The files holding the data are as thick as unabridged dictionaries. Will God forgive me for losing hope and the will to live? The name, Beersheba seems to play on them both. The man whos been thoroughly analyzing these files for the last 44 years is Dr. George Valliant. 2. (Kindle,hardcover, andpaperbacknow available on Amazon. 22. of faith in another point of view. CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a Genesis 21:3. Abraham, being now in a good neighbourhood, stayed a great while there. Not surprisingly, the driver of the car didnt comply. 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. CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, &C. Hence it is plain that Abraham had Theyre people who live rather ordinary lives, except for one significant fact--their lives count for eternity because they are used by God to help fulfill His purpose. I wont ask you again!. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. 9 Hagar & Ishmael are cast forth. 3. It also signified a tranquil, settled life, under Gods providential care. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH Most of us in our land of plenty dont have to worry about where our next meal is coming from. Perhaps Abimelech had heard of how God had given Abraham and Sarah a son in their old age. V1 The *Lord had promised that he would visit Sarah. Abimelech professed to have shown kindness (Hb. Abraham at Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? 22 Abimelechs couenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba. Genesis 21:22-34 New International Version The Treaty at Beersheba 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. 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. 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. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH Even as Gods kindness draws us to him, our kindness with others should point them to Him. Neither didst thou toll me, neither yet heard I of it, but today. L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:1-35. Ishmaels expulsion. CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY Abimelechs proposal includes his offspring, but does not specifically include any offspring of Abraham.