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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:1

Then again Abraham took a wife, —literally, and Abraham added and took a wife ( i . e . a secondary wife, or concubine, pilgash; vide Genesis 25:6 and 1 Chronicles 1:28 , 1 Chronicles 1:32 ); but whether after (Kalisch, Lunge, Murphy) or, before (Calvin, Keil, Alford, Bush) Sarah's death it is impossible to decide— and her name was Keturah — " Increase " (Gesenius); probably a servant in the family, as Hagar had been, though not Hagar herself (Targums), whom Abraham... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:1-11

The last days of Abraham. I. ABRAHAM 'S OLD AGE . 1. The taking of a second wife . 2. The making of his will . II. ABRAHAM 'S DEATH . 1. Before death . The age to which the patriarch had attained was— 2. At death . His end was peaceful; he "breathed out his spirit" into the hands of Jehovah. So did Isaac ( Genesis 35:29 ), Jacob ( Genesis 49:33 ), David ( Psalms 31:5 ), Christ ( Luke 23:46 ). "Mark the perfect, and behold the upright" ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:1-18

The line of blessing. Although Abraham has many descendants, he carefully distinguishes the line of the Divine blessing. His peaceful end at 175 years set the seal upon a long life of faith and fellowship with God. His two sons, Isaac and Ishmael, met at their father's grave, although living apart. The influence of such a character as Abraham's is very elevating and healing, even in the sphere of the world. Ishmael is not entirely forgotten, but Isaac, as the true heir of Abraham, hands on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:2

And she bare him Zimran ,—identified with Zabram , west of Mecca, on the Red Sea (Knobel, Keil); or the Zimareni , in the interior of Arabia (Delitzsch, Kalisch)— and Jokshan, —the Kassamitae , on the Red Sea (Knobel); or the Himarytish tribe Jakish, in Southern Arabia (Keil)— and Medan, and Midian , —Modiana , on the east of the Elamitic Gulf, and Madiana , north of this (Rosenmüller, Keil, Knobel)— and Ishbak ,—perhaps preserved in Schobeck, in the land of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:3

And Jokshan begat Sheba ,—probably the Sabeans: Job 1:15 ; Job 6:19 (Keil)— and Dedan —probably the trading people mentioned in Jeremiah 25:23 (Keil). And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim ,—who have been associated with the warlike tribe of the Asir , to the south of Hejas (Keil)— and Letushim ,—the Bann Leits in Hejas (Keil)— and Leummim —the tribe Bann Lam , which extended even to Babylon and Mesopotamia (Keil). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 25:4

And the sons of Midian ; Ephah ( vide Isaiah 60:6 ), and Epher (Bent Ghifar in Hejas), and Hanoch (Hanakye, three days north of Medinah), and Abidah, and Eldaah —the tribes of Abide and Vadaa in the neighborhood of Asir. Keil adds that all these identifications are uncertain. All these were the children of Keturah —six sons, seven grandsons, three great grandsons; in all sixteen descendants. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 25:1-11

- The Death of Abraham1. קטוּרה qeṭûrâh, “Qeturah, incense.”2. זמרן zı̂mrān, “Zimran, celebrated in song.” יקשׁן yāqshān, “Joqshan, fowler.” מדן medān, “Medan, judge.” מדין mı̂dyān, “Midian, one who measures.” לאבק yı̂shbāq, “Jishbaq, he leaves.” שׁוּח shûach, “Shuach, pit.”3. לטוּשׁם leṭûshı̂ym, “Letushim, hammered, sharpened.” לאמים le'umı̂ym, “Leummim, peoples.”4. עיפה ‛êypâh, “‘Ephah, darkness.” עפר ‛êper, “‘Epher, dust.” אבידע 'ǎbı̂ydā‛, “Abida‘, father of knowledge.”... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 25:1

Genesis 25:1. Five and thirty years Abraham lived after the marriage of Isaac, and all that is recorded concerning him during that time lies here in a very few verses; we hear no more of God’s extraordinary appearances to him or trials of him; for all the days even of the greatest saints are not eminent; some slide on silently; such were these last days of Abraham. We have here an account of his children by Keturah, another wife, whom he married after the death of Sarah. He had buried Sarah,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 25:1-18

Abraham’s other descendants (25:1-18)Before continuing the story of Isaac, the writer concludes the story of Abraham with a summary of his other descendants. Besides having a relationship with Hagar, Abraham had taken a minor wife, Keturah (1 Chronicles 1:28,1 Chronicles 1:32). But since Isaac was the promised heir, only he could remain in Canaan and receive Abraham’s inheritance. Abraham therefore gave gifts to his minor wives and their children and sent them off to establish independent lives... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 25:1

This genealogy, and Abraham's death recorded here, because no more is to be said about Abraham. Abraham, however, lived until Jacob was 15. Shem died 1846. a wife = another, instead of "again". read more

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