Genesis 26:30

So Isaac had a special meal prepared to celebrate the agreement. They ate and drank,

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In The King James Version

And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

In Context

29You'll promise not to harm us in the same way we've never hurt you. You'll agree that we've always treated you well, and when we asked you to leave we did so kindly. Now look at how the Lord is blessing you!”

31and got up early in the morning and they each swore oaths to one other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left in peace.

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Cross References

Genesis 21:8The baby grew up, and on the day Isaac was weaned Abraham held a large feast.

Exodus 18:12Then Jethro presented a burnt offering and sacrifices to God, and Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat a meal with him in God's presence.

Hebrews 12:14Do your best to live in peace with everybody, and look for holiness—if you don't have this you won't see the Lord.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 26:27-34

Isaac's Covenant with Abimelech. ( b. c. 1760.) 26 Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army. 27 And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate me, and have sent me away from you? 28 And they said, We saw certainly that the Lord was with thee: and we said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee; 29 That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as… Read the whole commentary →

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