Genesis 26:1
And there was a famine in the land, besides the former famine, which was in the time of Abraham; and Isaac went to Abimelech the king of the Philistines to Gerar.
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Genesis 12:10And there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt to sojourn there, because the famine prevailed in the land.
Genesis 21:22And it came to pass at that time that Abimelech spoke, and Ahuzzath his friend, and Phicol the chief captain of his host, to Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all things, whatsoever thou mayest 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 →