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Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath his friend, and Phicol the captain of his host.
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God Turns Enemies' Hearts
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that King Abimelech's visit was not just a political move but a result of a "secret divine impulse." God humbled the king, causing him to seek peace with Isaac. This shows God's sovereign power to protect His people by influencing the hearts of even their adversaries, turning potential conflict into peace.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
משׁמרת mı̂shmeret — “charge, ordinance.”
עשׂק ‛êśeq — Esek, “strife.”
שׂטנה śı̂ṭnâh<…
19th Century
Anglican
Abimelech went to him. —The return of Isaac to Beer-sheba was a matter of serious importance also to Abimelech. The Philistines we…
16th Century
Protestant
Then Abimelech went to him. We have had an exactly similar narrative in Genesis 21:22. The Lord, therefore, showed Isaac the same favor He…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar After Isaac was settled at Beersheba, and was still increasing in his family and su…
When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him (Proverbs 16:7). Kings' hearts are in hi…
