30And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Then Jacob offered sacrifice upon the mount, and called his brethren to eat bread: and they did eat bread, and tarried all night in the mount.
Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(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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