Genesis 26:15
“For all the wells which his father's servants had digged in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped them, and filled them with earth.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Abimelech said unto Isaac, go from us,.... Which was either said by way of advice, consulting Isaac's good, and the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 26:1-35
- The Events of Isaac’s Life 5. משׁמרת mı̂shmeret, “charge, ordinance.” מציה mı̂tsvâh, “command,” special order. חק…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For all the wells - the Philistines had stopped them - In such countries a good well was a great acquisition; and hence…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 26:12-25
Here we have,
I. The tokens of God's good-will to Isaac. He blessed him, and prospered him, and made all that he had to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
his father's servants Cf. Gen 21:25.
had stopped them Wells were of priceless value to large owners of cattle and sheep.…