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God's Perfect Timing
Commentators emphasize the significance of the timing. The servants found water on the very same day Isaac made a peace treaty with Abimelech. This was not a coincidence but a clear sign of God's providence, affirming Isaac's decision to live peaceably and showing that his ways were pleasing to the Lord.
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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 26:32
19th Century
Bishop
We have found water. — As there are two wells at Beer-sheba, it is uncertain whether this was Abraham’s well, re-opened b…
John Calvin
On Genesis 26:32
16th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass the same day. Therefore, it appears (as I have said a little before) that the waters were not found instantly. If it i…
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John Gill
On Genesis 26:32
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass the same day That the above things were transacted: that Isaac's servants came, and told …
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…