Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 26:1-5
Here, I. God tried Isaac by his providence. Isaac had been trained up in a believing dependence upon the divine grant of the land of Canaan to him and his heirs; yet now there is a famine in the land, Gen. 26:1. What shall he think of the promise when the promised land will not find him bread? Isa. such a grant worth accepting, upon such terms, and after so long a time? Yes, Isaac will still cleave to the covenant; and the less valuable Canaan in itself seems to be the better he is taught to... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 26
Chapter 26 In this chapter we have, I. Isaac in adversity, by reason of a famine in the land, which, 1. Obliges him to change his quarters, Gen. 26:1. But, 2. God visits him with direction and comfort, Gen. 26:2-5. 3. He foolishly denies his wife, being in distress and is reproved for it by Abimelech, Gen. 26:6-11. II. Isaac in prosperity, by the blessing of God upon him, Gen. 26:12-14. And, 1. The Philistines were envious at him, Gen. 26:14-17. 2. He continued industrious in his business,... read more