)was probably the Tamarix Africanae (Gesenius, Furst, Delitzsch, Rosenmller, Kalisch), which, besides being common in Egypt and Petraea, is mid to have been found growing near the ancient Beershebain Beersheba, and called there (not beneath the tree or in the grove, but in the place) on the name of the Lord,Jehovah (vide Genesis 12:8; Genesis 13:4)the everlasting Godliterally, the God of eternity (LXX; Vulgate, Onkelos); not in contrast to heathen deities, who are born and die (Clericus), but "as the everlasting Vindicator of the faith of treaties, and as the infallible Source of the believer's rest and peace" (Murphy). If you know the Savior, as you walk with Him and enjoy His faithful provision, God wants to use the ordinary events in your life to fulfill His purpose of blessing all the nations through the Seed of Abraham, the Lord Jesus Christ. @#$%^&* salary!. 1. mercy in Christ the Lord. Ver. As David wrote, all our days were written in Gods book before we even were born (Ps. Abraham at fear The prince rather complains that Abraham had done him an injustice. ISAAC IN GERAR A famine occurs in the land, just as it had in the days of Abraham (ch.12:10). Sarah His plane from Pennsylvania had been late, and a friend who had accompanied him to the Chicago airport said that he last saw him dashing through the terminal to make his flight home. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken ( Genesis 21:1 ). _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn _The birth of Isaac. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have been kind to us. Sarah This event is not recorded in Scripture. V2 So Sarah became *pregnant. Nor are they called upon to bear what by lawful means they are able to redress. that Abimelech, and Phichol, the chief captain of his host, spake unto Abraham; Abimelech was king of Gerar, the same that is spoken of in the preceding chapter, and Phichol was the general of his army; these two great personages came together and paid Abraham a visit, and had some conversation with him, who was still in Gerar, or however in some part of that country not far from it: saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest; greatly prospered him in the things of the world, for of them only could they make a judgment; they saw that he increased in worldly substance, and that his family was increased, and that he succeeded in everything in which he engaged; and, being jealous of his growing greatness and power, were desirous of securing an interest in him and in his favour. The LORD visited Sarah as He had said: It took a long time (25 years) for this promise to come to pass, but God was faithful to His promise. b. Should be consulted by all who wish to be well-informed on the issues alluded to by Moses. Isaac would later have to clear up some matters over several wells with Abimelech (chap. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Genesis 21:1). all that thou _AND IT CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, THAT ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL THE Arab Ishmael is the father of all our outcasts. CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE Abraham denies his relationship And they didnt have backhoes or drilling rigs in those days. (1) The world is watching the lives of believers. all-commanding. Why was one Christian man spared while the other was killed? As a prince, Abimelech was afraid of Abraham's growing power; as a good man, he insures the safety of himself and his dominions not by resorting to war, but by forming an amicable treaty with his neighbornor with my son, nor with my son's son: (LXX. See also David living in the land of the Philistines (1 Sam. ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH The inducement to it was God's favour to Abraham (Gen. 21:22): ?God is with thee in all that thou doest, read more, Observe, 1. When we lived in California and would take our young children to the beach, there wasnt a second while they were playing in the waves that they were not under our watchful gaze. 22 And it came to pass at that time that Abimelech and Phichol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, "God is with you in all that you do. Genesis 21:33. Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? And Abraham replies, These seven lambs are a witness that I dug the well that your servants seized. Weaned] in his second or third year, as is usual among Orientals. GODS ANCIENT PEOPLE Genesis 21:22-34 New International Version The Treaty at Beersheba 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. Thus, while the Lord gave Abraham authority to dwell in this land, his presence was recognized by the king of Gerar. Give people youre in disagreement with a graceful way out. The new name of God bore witness to Gods unchanging faithfulness and to the fact that Abrahams faith was not in Abimelech nor in the treaty between them, but in the eternal God who was his dwelling place. In spite of Abrahams past deception, Abimelech recognized God in his life. The grocer, who was not a believer, was unmoved by her need. So swear to me here before God that you wont deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. And the LORD visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had spoken. The tree sealed the site of the oath. _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. 33:18-19). 8. and poetical word. Abimelech declared himself perfectly unacquainted with the wrong which had been done to Abraham, and immediately returned the well, which discovers how easily misunderstandings might be removed if, instead of harboring enmity, men would resort to friendly conference. Verse Genesis 21:22. Now Abraham and his descendants can dwell securely in the land. Abimelech, however, was still wary of Abraham and fearful of the God whom Abraham worshipped. 17 The Angel comforteth her. He complains to Abimelek about a well of water that Abimeleks servants had seized. (22) ABIMELECH AND PHICHOL. IN ALL THAT THOU DOEST:_ 8. and poetical word. ISHMAEL AND ISAAC Genesis 21:1-34 ; Genesis 22:1-24 Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. 3. Abraham. Paul at Athens adapted himself in preaching to the people's knowledge while leading them to faith.R. Wherefore he called that place Beersheba. The one great miracle in his life was the birth of Isaac in his old age. You see, I think that Abraham may have recognized that Abimelek was in a tight spot. the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the We wont know Gods purpose until were in heaven. I. The covenanting parties. On the flight that crashed was a godly pastor from Southern California. _ALUN OWEN_ Are we honest, even in small matters? 4. Specific examples of how Jesus communicated Gods love to others. Genesis 21:22-34 In-Context. of his host, spoke to Abraham saying, God is with you in all that Sarah who at an earlier point had The neighborhood of Beersheba, the revelation of Jehovah, the little company of believers. He checked his police cruiser, it looked good, the light bar was on. Ishmael made fun of the covenant family, as Sarah had feared. ); posteri et stirps (Vulgate); offspring and progeny (Kalisch); kith and kin (Murphy)but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee (vide Genesis 20:15), thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojournedthe land being put for the people (cf. Gunkel has given strong List one sac- CONCLUSION: Behind every promise of God is the purpose a Genesis 21:3. to Abraham. I. (1) God fulfills His promise to Abraham and Sarah. It also signified a tranquil, settled life, under Gods providential care. ISAAC IS BORN 3 Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him, whom Sarah bore him, Isaac. The trouble with this approach, of course, is that we never get to that place. This passage raises three questions relevant for believers today: Application: Seven lambs sealed the covenant between Abraham and Abimelech, but it was one spotless lamb named Jesus who forever sealed Gods covenant with His people. There he made, not only a constant practice, but an open profession of his religion. neit EXPOSITION at the time God Himself had 22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled THAT ABIMELECH, AND PHICHOL, THE CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST, SPAKE And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief God is CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. Youre not backing us up! Abimelech and Abraham, or ancient covenanters. continued in the country of the Philistines for a considerable time; I. 3. 22 Abimelechs couenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba. Just because youve blown it with someone in the past doesnt mean that you cant be used later to influence that person toward God. Copyright 1996, Steven J. Cole, All Rights Reserved. 2 And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. 21:22-34 Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. The Covenant Between Abraham and Abimelech NINTH SECTION CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY 21:32-34 A place to call on the name of the Lord. This passage chronicles a covenant between Abraham and Abimelech. CAME TO PASS AT THAT TIME, &C. Hence it is plain that Abraham had One of Abrahams deeply rooted fears when God called him to leave his homeland and go to the land of Canaan was that the people of the land would see his wife and kill him in order to take her. Ishmael mocking (Genesis 22:9) Because of that fear, before they left Haran, he and Sarah had worked out a deceptive scheme to pawn her off as his sister (20:13). laughed with the laughter of incredulity, now laughed with the _Abimelech, king of Gerara, who knew that Abraham was a prophet, and a So we never bear witness for Jesus Christ, which is precisely what Satan wants. You many Read Genesis 21:22-34 here: Bible Gateway. 1. In Chapter s 20, 21 we have the question of the heir and of the path Thus, Beersheba can mean, well of oath, or well of seven. So, outside of the name, Beersheba, the word shava occurs three times and the word sheva occurs three times in this passage. _ 1. 6. - Genesis 21:22-23 Review After waiting years, God blessed Abraham and Sarah with their promised baby, Isaac. The passage is narrative. Abimelek avoids contention within his ranks. Wheres the justice? You might be thinking. Why did she come at exactly the time the mechanism was broken? 3. Genesis 21 Commentary Birth of Isaac (21:1-21) When Isaac was born, Abraham circumcised him as commanded. Treaty with Abimelech (21:22-34) Abraham had settled in the south of Canaan in Abimelech's territory and at Abimelech's invitation (see 20:15). Genesis 21:22-34 . The proposal was reasonable, and agreed to [Ge 21:24]. Not surprisingly, the driver of the car didnt comply. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Genesis 21:1). (22) Abimelech and Phichol.Abimelech, that is Father-King, was the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the Philistines generally (Genesis 26:1; 1Samuel 21:10, marg. Peace commemorated. God burned the words into his heart and gave him the faith to believe. So why, after he already gave Abimelek flocks of sheep and cattle, did Abraham give him seven lambs as a witness that Abraham dug the well? See also Genesis 21:22-34 in other biblical comments: Adam Clarke Bible Commentary. And alls well. In the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we notice: So its a huge deal for someone to take over a well as Abimeleks servants did. His circumcision (Genesis 22:4)_ Sometimes we may wonder, How does God fit in with the ordinary?. Sometimes when you read the Bible, you get the feeling that God majors in the spectacular. So he changed his plans and flew home to L.A. Two days later, he heard on the news that a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles had crashed, killing everyone on board. Checking his ticket which he hadnt used, he realized that if his earlier flight to Chicago had not been cancelled, he would have been on that flight. Its about relationships with people. _mlel_ speak, an ancient and therefore solemn This is the first use of everlasting (Hb. Abimelech professed to have shown kindness (Hb. But Abraham still struggled with this fear long after he had been living in the land. He was simply living his daily life as the friend of God before the watching world. He felt NOR WITH MY SON, NOR WITH MY SONS SON.] Abraham gets his well back. Beersheba. The trouble is, people can see that it isnt true. The Atlantic, June 2009. Genesis 21:22. The next thing that happened was that the new cop pulled him through the window, arrested him, and took him down town to HQ. In this section Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers He provided manna in the wilderness and brought water from a rock. Seemingly betraying a secret suspicion of the prince's veracity, the act aimed at preventing any recurrence of the grievance, and in this light it appears to have been regarded by Abimelech. Sarah, at the unlikely age of 90 years, gives birth to Isaac, I read about a successful man who was on a business trip. at the time God Himself had We plainly see that God blesseth and prospereth thee in all thy It is good to remember God's mercies, of which national and civil quietude is one of the greatest, and it is becoming to erect memorials of both privileges and obligations. In Genesis 21:22-34, we see Abraham in a scene from his ordinary life. The significance of this passage is Abraham finding a place in the land promised to him in safety. He added some more items, but to his consternation, still nothing happened. How Jesus loved his betrayer Judas, even to the very end. It hadnt worked the two times they tried it. (Haydock)_ And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves? _AT THAT TIME_] This may either refer to the At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, God is with you in everything you do. 14. Whereas the first conflict, Scene 5 ( Genesis 20:1-18 ), concerned jeopardy of the . So that place was called Beersheba,because the two men swore an oath there. Plus, if you add the three times shava is used and the three times sheva is used with the use of Beersheba that makes a total of seven times the words are used. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. But the problem is, most of us dont live in the realm of the spectacular. Its Gods job to meet out justice. Neither didst thou toll me, neither yet heard I of it, but today. When we give thanks at the dinner table, we need to be truly thankful, and not just mumbling a ritual prayer before we say, Please pass the potatoes. God faithfully provides for our protection and for our provision. 139:16)! This is also remarkable in light of Abrahams past dealings with Abimelech. captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in 1886. Arise We have had hitherto God's account of that which He had made; then the This is even more significant when you realize that Abraham wasnt doing anything spectacular. 14. all that thou doest: Do we work hard or slack off? 21:22 Abimelech recognized the blessing of the Lord on Abraham. Of _Abimelech, _ see GENESIS 20:2. And the Lord visited Sarah, as he had said, and the Lord did unto In Chapter s 20, 21 we have the question of the heir and of the path Hence "the ownership of wells m Palestine was as jealously guarded as the possession of a mine in our own" (Inglis). In this way he demonstrated that Isaac was heir to God's covenant promises (21:1-7; cf. THE PROMISE FULFILLED IN ISAAC 22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the You dont need a theological education to bear witness by your walk with God. Probably an official title. Genesis 21:22. vs.22-34 The treaty between Abraham and Abimelech. Abraham at It is as much the duty of him who has a grievance to reveal it, as it is the duty of him who has caused the grievance to remove it. 4. Abimelek responds, This is the first Ive heard of it. Isaac is weaned. 23 Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my descendants. 5. How aggressive should we be? _Isaac;_ that is, laughter or holy joy. He got down on his knees and wept in gratitude. 3. Because there they aware both of them. Do we badmouth the boss or other workers behind their backs? Good men should not only rectify the wrongs they do to one another, but adopt all wise precautions against their repetition. Abraham uses the occasion to complain to Abimelech about a well which his men have taken from Abrahams servants. Abimelech attributes Abrahams success to God. reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH MAKE A COVENANT AT BEERSHEBA. And Abimelech said, I wet not who hath done this thing. Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? you do. Abimelech's treaty with Abraham 21:22-34. We have had in fine the judgment of 22._And it came to pass at that time_. That led to an obsessive seven year deep dive. They formalize the peace agreement, Abimelech leaves, Abraham plants a commemorative tree, worships the Lord, and life goes on. CHAPTER 21 ISAAC AND ISHMAEL AND THE COVENANT WITH ABIMELECH In seeking to bring about both of these promises, Abraham resorted to human schemes to help God out: with the son, he went in to Hagar and produced Ishmael; with regard to the land, his fears of being wiped out by the inhabitants of the land prompted him to lie about Sarah being his sister, not his wife. CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST SPAKE UNTO ABRAHAM, SAYING, GOD IS WITH THEE Your neighbor may have a Ph.D. and you may be a blue collar worker. 15. you do. BIRTH OF ISAAC. Category: Sermon StructureTags: Genesis, Genesis 21, Old Testament Narrative, Home | Admissions | Academics | Campus Life | Alumni, All content copyright 2023 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Perhaps he is unaware of the birth of Isaac. CONTENTS: Birth of Isaac. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. Maybe youre sinking into sudden depression, because youre thinking, Im not perfect! Stay tuned: (2) For the world to see God in our lives we dont have to be perfect. I. 22 At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. Throughout Abrahams story run two great promises which God made to Abraham: a son, through whom Abraham would become a great nation, and through whose descendants all the nations would be blessed; and, the land of Canaan, where his descendants would live. The driver of the vehicle wasnt given a graceful way out. The new cop and the driver of the car are both backed into a corner. So they conclude that Christians are hypocrites, and they fail to see God in our lives. How to love unlovable people the way Jesus did. CHRISTI GENESISNOTE ON GENESIS 21:22 GOD IS WITH YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO. Do you see what happened here? Here we have accomplished promise the blessed 4 And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, as he understood what the sheep and oxen were for, that they were presents to him, at least some of them, and the rest were for the solemnizing and ratifying the covenant between them; but what these were for he could not devise. 22. How to respond to critics the way Jesus did. Love Like Jesusexamines a variety of stories, examples, and research, including: With genuine unfiltered honesty,Love Like Jesus, shows you how to live a life according to Gods definition of success: A life of loving God well, and loving the people around you well too. Heres a bag. Philistines generally (Genesis 2 ISHMAEL AND ISAAC Abraham was the friend of God. Its our job to love God and to love people. The league is proposed by Abimelech, and Phichol his prime-minister of state and general of his army. THAT ABIMELECH, AND PHICHOL, THE CHIEF CAPTAIN OF HIS HOST, SPAKE And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief Genesis 21:22 In Genesis 21:22-34, we see Abraham in a scene from his ordinary life. But Abimelek said, I dont know who has done this. By the way the new cops boss, the Police Chief, called him into his office the next day for what the new cop thought was going to be an atta-boy. Genesis 31 Genesis 32 Genesis 33 Genesis 34 Genesis 35 Genesis 36 Genesis 37 Genesis 38 Genesis 39 Genesis 40 Genesis 41 I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." I've got that underlined that just sort of hit me. Love Like Jesus: How Jesus Loved People (and how you can love like Jesus). Show to me and the country where you now reside as a foreigner the same kindness I have shown to you., Then Abraham complained to Abimelek about a well of water that Abimeleks servants had seized. He rained down fire and brimstone to destroy wicked Sodom. But we can have the comfort of knowing that both men were under Gods providential care. Abimelech claimed no prior knowledge of the matter, and the covenant the two men ratified stipulated that the well belonged to Abraham (21:30). 1886. B.C. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed As you think about Abrahams life, you realize that he was a fairly ordinary man, except that he was a man of extraordinary faith and obedience to God. could sing with Mary, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spi God is with thee in all that thou doest *** Abimelech reenters the picture with his enforcer, Phicol. 21:25-26 Interrupting the covenant-making ceremony, Abraham airs a grievance that he has with Abimelech related to Abimelechs servants taking possession of a well that Abraham previously dug. Here we have accomplished promise the blessed army H6635 spoke H559 (H8799) Abraham H85 saying And so it was at that time that Abimelech, and Phicol the captain Sarah as he had spoken." Luke 6:21. And Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for a long time. ALL CHRISTIAN PROSPERITY IS CONSCIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WITH GOD. His calendar wasnt full of speaking engagements. It may have been that his servants were telling him, No way, Abraham didnt dig that well, we did! Abraham kept up public worship, in which his neighbours might join. Read Genesis commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise). God's care for those beyond the covenant. That word sounds very much like the Hebrew word for seven (sheva) used in 21:28, 29, and 30. Abraham. God's promises never fail. Two powerful princes, in their conduct exemplifying the spirit of unity and peace which should bind together private persons in their daily intercourse, as well as kings and nations in their political alliance. Abraham instituted two memorials of the important transactions, naming the well Beersheba, and planting a tamarisk beside his tent. There is no reason to question the sincerity of the Philistine monarch in disclaiming all knowledge of the act of robbery committed by his servants. He checked his boots, they were shiny.
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