Genesis 26:1

Then came a time of great need in the land, like that which had been before in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Abimelech, king of the Philistines, at Gerar.

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And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar.

In Context

2And the Lord came to him in a vision and said, Do not go down to Egypt; keep in the land of which I will give you knowledge:

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Cross References

Genesis 12:10And because there was little food to be had in that land, he went down into Egypt.

Genesis 21:22Now at that time, Abimelech and Phicol, the captain of his army, said to Abraham, I see that God is with you in all you do.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 26:1

In this chapter we have, I. Isaac in adversity, by reason of a famine in the land, which, 1. Obliges him to change his quarters, ver. 1 . But, 2. God visits him with direction and comfort, ver. 2-5 . 3. He foolishly denies his wife, being in distress and is reproved for it by Abimelech, ver. 6-11 . II. Isaac in prosperity, by the blessing of God upon him, ver. 12-14 . And, 1. The Philistines were envious at him, ver. 14-17 . 2. He continued industrious in his business, ver. 18-23 . 3. God appeared to him, and… Read the whole commentary →

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