Genesis 24:62

Verse 62

62. Came from the way of the well Better, came from going to Beer-lahai-roi. After Sarah’s death it is probable that Abraham and Isaac removed to Beer-sheba, for it is here said that now he dwelt in the south country, which would scarcely be so stated if he were still dwelling at Hebron. While the chief servant was away in Mesopotamia Isaac made a journey to Beer-lahai-roi, the place in the farther south where the angel appeared to Hagar. Genesis 16:14. He went, probably, to look after the flocks and herds in that region, and had now just returned .

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 62

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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