Genesis 26:17

“And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father,.... This seems to…

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…

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

the valley of Gerar The word "valley" (naḥal) represents the bed of a stream, often dry during summer. Here, possibly,…