Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 21
Isaac is born according to the promise, Genesis 21:1-3 ; and is circumcised when eight days old, Genesis 21:4 . Abraham's age, and Sarah's exultation at the birth of their son, Genesis 21:5-7 . Isaac is weaned, Genesis 21:8 . Ishmael mocking on the occasion, Sarah requires that both he and his mother Hagar shall be dismissed, Genesis 21:9 , Genesis 21:10 . Abraham, distressed on the account, is ordered by the Lord to comply, Genesis 21:11 , Genesis 21:12 . The promise renewed... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 21:34
And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days. Even many years, days being sometimes put for years; having entered into covenant with Abimelech, the king of the country, and settled a good correspondence with him, and having his friendship and good will, which commanded respect from his subjects, Abraham sojourned very quietly and comfortably for many years, chiefly at Beersheba; the Jewish writers say F1 Jarchi & Bereshit Rabba, sect. 54. fol. 48. 4. he sojourned here... read more