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29That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD.
Genesis 26:29 —
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Matthew Henry
(vv. 26-33)We have here the contests that had been between Isaac and the Philistines issuing in a happy peace and reconciliation. I. Abimelech pays a friendly visit to Isaac, in token of the respect he had for him, Gen. 26:26. Note, When a man’s ways please the Lord he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him , Prov. 16:7. Kings’ hearts are in his hands, and when he pleases he can turn them to favour h...
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