Genesis 21:32

And when they had solemnised a covenant in Beer-sheba,—then arose Abimelech, with Phicol chief of his host, and returned unto the land of the Philistines.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Thus they made a covenant at Beer-sheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.

In Context

31On this account, was the name of that place called Beer-sheba [="oath well"],—because there, had they two sworn.

33Then planted he a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba,—and called there on the name of Yahweh the age-abiding GOD.

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Cross References

Genesis 10:14and Pathrusim and Casluhim whence came forth Philistim and Caphtorim.

Genesis 21:27And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave to Abimelech,—and they two solemnised a covenant

Genesis 26:14So he came to have possessions of flocks and possessions of herds, and a large body of servants,—and the Philistines envied him.

Exodus 13:17And it came to pass when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead by the land-way of the Philistines, although it was near,—for God said—Lest the people be dismayed when they see war and turn back to Egypt.

1 Samuel 18:3And Jonathan and David solemnised a covenant,—because he loved him as his own soul.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 21:23-33

Abimelech's Covenant with Abraham. ( b. c. 1892.) 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest: 23 Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son's son: but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned. 24 And Abraham said, I will swear. 25 And Abraham… Read the whole commentary →

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