Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:28
Let there be now an oath betwixt us - Let us make a covenant by which we shall be mutually bound, and let it be ratified in the most solemn manner. read more
Genesis 26:26-33 Nasb,niv
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:30
He made them a feast - Probably on the sacrifice that was offered on the occasion of making this covenant. This was a common custom. read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:31
They rose up be times - Early rising was general among the primitive inhabitants of the world, and this was one cause which contributed greatly to their health and longevity. read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:33
He called it Shebah - This was probably the same well which was called Beersheba in the time of Abraham, which the Philistines had filled up, and which the servants of Isaac had reopened. The same name is therefore given to it which it had before, with the addition of the emphatic letter ה he , by which its signification became extended, so that now it signified not merely an oath or full, but satisfaction and abundance. The name of the city is Beer-sheba - This name was given to it... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:26
Verse 26 26.Then Abimelech went to him. We have had an exactly similar narrative in Genesis 21:22. The Lord, therefore, followed Isaac with the same favor which he had before shown to his father Abraham. For it was no common blessing, that Abimelech should voluntarily seek his friendship. Besides, he would be relieved from no little care and anxiety, when his neighbors, who had harassed him in so many ways, being now themselves afraid of him, desire to secure his friendship. Therefore the Lord... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:27
Verse 27 27.And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me? Isaac not only expostulates concerning injuries received, but protests that in future he can have no confidence in them, since he had found in them a disposition so hostile to himself. This passage teaches us, that it is lawful for the faithful to complain of their enemies, in order, if possible, to recall them from their purpose of doing injury, and to restrain their force, frauds, and acts of injustice. For liberty is not... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:28
Verse 28 28.We saw certainly that the Lord was with thee. By this argument they prove that they desired a compact with Isaac, not insidiously, but in good faith, because they acknowledge the favor of God towards him. For it was necessary to purge themselves from this suspicion, seeing that they now presented themselves so courteously to one against whom they had before been unreasonably opposed. This confession of theirs, however, contains very useful instruction. Profane men in calling one,... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:29
Verse 29 29.As we have not touched thee. An accusing conscience urges them to desire to hold him closely bound unto them; and therefore they require an oath from him that he will not hurt them. For they knew that he might rightfully avenge himself on them for the sufferings he had endured: but they dissemble on this point, and even make a wonderful boast of their own acts of kindness. At first, indeed, the humanity of the king was remarkable, for he not only entertained Isaac with hospitality,... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:31
Verse 31 31.And sware one to another. Isaac does not hesitate to swear; partly, that the Philistines may be the more easily appeased; partly, that he may not be suspected by them. And this is the legitimate method of swearing, when men mutually bind themselves to the cultivation of peace. A simple promise, indeed, ought to have sufficed; but since dissimulations or inconstancy causes men to be distrustful of each other, the Lord grants them the use of his name, that this more holy confirmation... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 26:27
Seeing ye hate me - He was justified in thinking thus, because if they did not injure him, they had connived at their servants doing it. read more