Genesis 25:5-6

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 25:1-10

Abraham lived, after the marriage of Isaac, thirty-five years, and all that is recorded concerning him during the 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 best and greatest saints, are not eminent days, some slide on silently, and neither come nor go with observation; such were these last days of Abraham. We have here, I. An account of his children by Keturah, another wife whom he married... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 25:5

And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac. By his last will and testament; not all out of his own hand, while he lived, at least he reserved somewhat for himself, and for gifts to his other children; so his servant declared to the parents and friends of Rebekah, Genesis 24:35 ; wherefore some render the words here "had given" F4 נתן "dederat", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. ; or the sense is, that he had at that time purposed and promised to give all that he had to Isaac, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 25:6

But unto the sons of the concubines which Abraham had ,.... These were Hagar and Keturah, though they are both called his wives, Genesis 16:3 ; yet they were concubines; so Keturah, 1 Chronicles 1:32 ; they were, as some render the word, "concubine wives" F5 הפילגשים "concubinarum uxorum", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. ; they were half wives or secondary ones: the Jewish writers say that they were espoused, but not by writing, as wives were; they were under the lawful wife,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:5

Gave all that he had unto Isaac - His principal flocks, and especially his right to the land of Canaan, including a confirmation to him and his posterity of whatever was contained in the promises of God. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:6

Unto the sons of the concubines - Viz., Hagar and Keturah, Abraham gave gifts. Cattle for breed, seed to sow the land, and implements for husbandry, may be what is here intended. And sent them away - while he yet lived - Lest after his death they should dispute a settlement in the Land of Promise with Isaac; therefore he very prudently sent them to procure settlements during his lifetime, that they might be under no temptation to dispute the settlement with Isaac in Canaan. From this... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 25:6

Verse 6 6.But unto the sons of the concubines. Moses relates, that when Abraham was about to die, he formed the design of removing all cause of strife among his sons after his death, by constituting Isaac his sole heir, and dismissing the rest with suitable gifts. This dismissal was, indeed, apparently harsh and cruel; but it was agreeable to the appointment and decree of God, in order that the entire possession of the land might remain for the posterity of Isaac. For it was not lawful for... 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 25:5-6

And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac . I . e . constituted him his chief heir, according to previous Divine appointment ( Genesis 15:4 ), and made over to him the bulk of his possessions ( Genesis 24:36 ). But unto the sons of the concubines (Hagar and Keturah), which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts ,—"doubtless established them as youthful nomads" (Lunge) and sent them away from Isaac his son ,—Ishmael's dismissal took place long before ( Genesis 21:14 ); probably... 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

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