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31And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
Genesis 26:31 —
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Commentary
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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