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A Reconciled Farewell
Commentators universally highlight the significance of Isaac and Ishmael burying their father together. Despite past conflict, this joint act demonstrates that their enmity was over. Scholars note they met as friends, with some suggesting Abraham himself may have brought them together before his death, providing a powerful example of family reconciliation.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 25:1–11
18th Century
Theologian
- קטוּרה qeṭûrâh — “Qeturah, incense.”
- זמרן zı̂mrān — “Zimran, celebrated in song.” יקשׁן yāqshān — “Joqshan, fowler.” מדן medān — “Me…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 25:9
19th Century
Bishop
His sons Isaac and Ishmael. —Isaac was now seventy-five years of age, and Ishmael eighty-nine, and the two old men, with their enm…
John Calvin
On Genesis 25:9
16th Century
Theologian
And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him. From this it appears that although Ishmael had long ago been dismissed, he was not utterly alie…
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John Gill
On Genesis 25:9
17th Century
Pastor
And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of
Machpelah
Isaac, though th…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 25:1–10
17th Century
Minister
All the days, even of the best and greatest saints, are not remarkable days; some pass by quietly; such were these last days of Abraham. Here is an…