Genesis 25:4 NIV

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 25:4

Genesis 25:4. All these were the children, &c.— If we reckon these, and the Ishmaelites, and the Edomites, it is probable, that this posterity of Abraham equalled that of the Israelites. If Abraham's name and history were so well known in the East, and by the Persians, it might be partly by reason of this numerous posterity, and partly because he beat Chedorlaomer king of Elam, of whom came the Persians. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 25:1-6

Abraham’s sons by Keturah 25:1-6 Keturah (lit. enveloped in fragrant smoke) may have been a concubine like Hagar (Genesis 25:6; 1 Chronicles 1:32). Jewish tradition identified Keturah as Hagar. [Note: Targum Pseudo-Jonathan, Targum Neofiti I (margin), and Genesis Rabbah 61:4.] It is not possible to prove that Abraham married Keturah and that she bore him six sons after Sarah’s death, though this was probably the case. He may have married her earlier in his life while Sarah was alive.The... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 25:1-11

18. Abraham’s death 25:1-11Before Abraham died, he made sure that God’s covenantal blessing would be Isaac’s by sending his other sons away. After he died, God confirmed his decision by blessing Isaac."In the short span of one chapter, the writer shows how Isaac’s entire life was a repetition of that which happened to Abraham. Thus the lesson is that God’s faithfulness in the past can be counted on in the present and the future. What he has done for the fathers, he will also do for the sons."... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:1-34

The Sons of Abraham by Keturah. Death and Burial of Abraham. Descendants of Ishmael. Birth and Youth of Esau and Jacob1. It is not known at what period of his life Abraham took Keturah as his secondary wife or concubine; for it is clear from Genesis 25:6 and 1 Chronicles 1:32 that she only held that position. Some of the names of Keturah’s children have been identified in Arabia as tribes. 2. Midian] The Midianites became a considerable nation, spreading over the country S. and SE. of Palestine... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 25:1-34

Genesis 25:32 Esau's weakness and fall in the presence of his overmastering temptation. I. Esau's good qualities are very evident, being of the kind easily recognized and easily popular among men, the typical sportsman who is only a sportsman, bold and frank and free and generous, with no intricacies of character, impulsive and capable of magnanimity. The very opposite of the prudent, dexterous, nimble man of affairs, rather reckless indeed and hotheaded and passionate. His virtues are, we see,... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 25:1-34

ESAU AND JACOBGenesis 25:1-34"He goeth as an ox goeth to the slaughter, till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life."- Proverbs 7:22-23THE character and career of Isaac would seem to tell us that it is possible to have too great a father. Isaac was dwarfed and weakened by growing up under the shadow of Abraham. Of his life there was little to record, and what was recorded was very much a reproduction of some of the least glorious... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Genesis 25:1-11

CHAPTER 25:1-11 Abraham’s Posterity From Keturah and His Death 1. Abraham’s offspring from Keturah (Genesis 25:1-4 ) 2. Isaac the heir (Genesis 25:5-6 ) 3. Abraham’s death and burial (Genesis 25:7-11 ) Abraham’s marriage to Keturah and the offspring from her concludes the history of this remarkable character. That this took place after Isaac’s marriage (typifying the marriage of the Lamb) makes it very interesting. After the church is completed and the present age ends the seed of... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:1-34

OTHER GENERATIONS OF ABRAHAM We are not told what time Abraham took Keturah as a wife. Of course, God could enable him to be a father of children even after Sarah had died, but in this case he would be over 137 years, and nothing is given to enlighten us in this matter. However, verses 1-4 tell us that Keturah bore Abraham six sons, and that some of these also had sons afterward. whenever they were born, they were not considered by God as having any place compared to Isaac. Abraham gave all... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Genesis 25:1-18

ISAAC ’S MARRIAGE , ABRAHAM ’S DEATH In Abraham’s time, communications between families separated by long distances were few and far between. But he seems to have gotten news from his brother’s home sometime after the birth of Isaac, as recorded at the close of chapter 22, linking that chapter to the one we are now considering. SELECTING THE BRIDE (Genesis 24:1-52 ) Notice the preparation made by Abraham for Isaac’s marriage (Genesis 24:1-9 ), the oath he administers to his servant, the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Genesis 25:1-34

The Death of Abraham Gen 25:8 Now that he is gone we may be able to get a clear view of his whole character, and to see how one part looks in the light of another. It is almost impossible to be just to any living man who is doing a great work, because we see his imperfections, we are perhaps fretted by the manner in which he does it, and we are not quite sure that he may not even yet spoil it by a blunder or a crime. But when he has laid down his tools, and left his work for the last time, we... read more