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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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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 26:1–35
18th Century
Theologian
משׁמרת mı̂shmeret — “charge, ordinance.”
עשׂק ‛êśeq — Esek, “strife.”
שׂטנה śı̂ṭnâh<…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 26:26
19th Century
Bishop
Abimelech went to him. —The return of Isaac to Beer-sheba was a matter of serious importance also to Abimelech. The Philistines we…
John Calvin
On Genesis 26:26
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Genesis 26:26
17th Century
Pastor
Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar After Isaac was settled at Beersheba, and was still increasing in his family and su…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 26:26–33
17th Century
Minister
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…