In this chapter we have, I. Isaac in adversity, by reason of a famine in the land, which, 1. Obliges him to change his quarters, ver. 1. But, 2. God visits him with direction and comfort, ver. 2-5. 3. He foolishly denies his wife, being in distress and is reproved for it by Abimelech, ver. 6-11. II. Isaac in prosperity, by the blessing of God upon him, ver. 12-14. And, 1. The Philistines were envious at him, ver. 14-17. 2. He continued industrious in his business, ver. 18-23. 3. God appeared to him, and encouraged him, and he devoutly acknowledged God, ver. 24, 25. 4. The Philistines, at length, made court to him, and made a covenant with him, ver. 26-33. 5. The disagreeable marriage of his son Esau was an alloy to the comfort of his prosperity, ver. 34, 35.
Removal of Isaac to Gerar. (b. c. 1804.)