Genesis 26:3 - Exposition

Sojourn in this land ,—viz; Philistia (Murphy, Alford), though otherwise regarded as Canaan (Lange, Keil, Calvin)— and I will be with thee, and will bless thee. Of this comprehensive promise, the first part was enjoyed by, while the second was distinctly stated to, Abraham (of. Genesis 12:2 ). God's presence with Isaac of higher significance than his presence with Ishmael ( Genesis 21:20 ). For unto thee, and unto thy seed, will I give all these — הָאֶל , an archaism for הָאֵלֶּה (cf. Genesis 19:8 , Genesis 19:25 )— countries ( i . e . Canaan and the surrounding lands), and I will perform the oath ( vide Genesis 22:16 ) which I aware unto Abraham thy father.