Genesis 26:1

And there was a famine in the lande besides the first famine that was in the dayes of Abraham. Wherefore Izhak went to Abimelech King of the Philistims vnto Gerar.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

2For the Lord appeared vnto him, and sayde, Goe not downe into Egypt, but abide in the land which I shall shewe vnto thee.

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Cross References

Genesis 12:10Then there came a famine in the land: therefore Abram went downe into Egypt to soiourne there: for there was a great famine in the lande.

Genesis 21:22And at that same time Abimelech and Phichol his chief captaine spake vnto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest.

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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