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Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they went away peacefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Early the next morning, they each took a solemn oath not to interfere with each other. Then Isaac sent them home again, and they left him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In the morning they rose early and exchanged oaths. And Isaac sent them on their way, and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they got up early the next morning and swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then they arose early in the morning and swore an oath with one another; and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the morning they got up early and exchanged oaths; then Isaac sent them away, and they left him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />In the morning they arose early and exchanged oaths; then Isaac sent them away and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And in the morning they arose early and exchanged oaths; then Isaac sent them away and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />In the morning they arose early, and each swore to the other; then Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They got up early in the morning and swore oaths [pledging to do nothing but good to each other]; and Isaac sent them on their way and they left him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They got up early in the morning and swore an oath to each other. Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They got up early in the morning and swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Early the next morning Isaac and the others made a solemn agreement, then he let them go in peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Early the next morning they exchanged oaths. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left peacefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Early next morning each man made his promise and sealed it with a vow. Isaac said good-bye to them, and they parted as friends. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They woke up early the next morning and made the treaty. After this, Isaac sent them off and they left on peaceful terms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they got up early the next morning and swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Early in the morning the men made a treaty with each other. Isaac sent them off; they separated on good terms. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They rose up some time in the morning, and swore an oath to each other. Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they rose betimes in the morning, and swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They rose up some time in the morning, and swore an oath to one another. Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and rise early in the morning, and swear to one another, and Isaac sends them away, and they go from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and rise early in the morning, and swear one to another, and Isaac sendeth them away, and they go from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will rise early in the morning, and they will swear, a man to his brother, and Isaak will send them away and they will go from him in peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Arising in the morning, they swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away peaceably to their own home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />arising in the morning, they swore to one another. And Isaac sent them away peacefully to their own place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Early the next morning they exchanged oaths. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In the morning they rose early and exchanged oaths; and Isaac set them on their way, and they departed from him in peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they rose up in the early morning, and took oaths one with another; and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they arose at dawn and each man made an oath to his brother, and Isaaq sent them and they went from his presence in peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they rose up betimes in the morning, and swore one to another; and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they arose in the morning, and swore each to his neighbour; and Isaac sent them forth, and they departed from him in safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/26-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=6277" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/26.htm">Isaac's Covenant with Abimelech</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7925.htm" title="7925: way·yaš·kî·mū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; but used only as denominative from shkem; literally, to load up, i.e. To start early in the morning.">And they got up early</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: ḇab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">the next morning</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: way·yiš·šā·ḇə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">and swore an oath</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">to each</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: lə·’ā·ḥîw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">other.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3327.htm" title="3327: yiṣ·ḥāq (N-proper-ms) -- He laughs, son of Abraham and Sarah. From tsachaq; laughter; Jitschak, son of Abraham.">Then Isaac</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·šal·lə·ḥêm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent them on their way,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·lə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and they left him</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: mê·’it·tōw (Prep-m:: DirObjM:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: bə·šā·lō·wm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">in peace.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>On that same day, Isaac’s servants came and told him about the well they had dug. “We have found water!” they told him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-27.htm">Genesis 21:27-32</a></span><br />So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant. / Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock, / and Abimelech asked him, “Why have you set apart these seven ewe lambs?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-44.htm">Genesis 31:44-54</a></span><br />Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me.” / So Jacob picked out a stone and set it up as a pillar, / and he said to his relatives, “Gather some stones.” So they took stones and made a mound, and there by the mound they ate. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a></span><br />Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm">1 Samuel 20:16-17</a></span><br />So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” / And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-18.htm">1 Samuel 23:18</a></span><br />So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-12.htm">2 Samuel 3:12-21</a></span><br />Then Abner sent messengers on his behalf to say to David, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and surely my hand will be with you to bring all Israel over to you.” / “Good,” replied David, “I will make a covenant with you. But there is one thing I require of you: Do not appear before me unless you bring Saul’s daughter Michal when you come to see me.” / Then David sent messengers to say to Ish-bosheth son of Saul, “Give me back my wife, Michal, whom I betrothed to myself for a hundred Philistine foreskins.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-4.htm">2 Kings 11:4</a></span><br />Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards, and had them brought into the house of the LORD. There he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king’s son<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-17.htm">2 Kings 11:17</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-16.htm">2 Chronicles 23:16</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Psalm 15:4</a></span><br />who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-20.htm">Psalm 55:20</a></span><br />My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17</a></span><br />The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/34-8.htm">Jeremiah 34:8-18</a></span><br />After King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty, the word came to Jeremiah from the LORD / that each man should free his Hebrew slaves, both male and female, and no one should hold his fellow Jew in bondage. / So all the officials and all the people who entered into this covenant agreed that they would free their menservants and maidservants and no longer hold them in bondage. They obeyed and released them, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/17-13.htm">Ezekiel 17:13-19</a></span><br />He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, / so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant. / But this king rebelled against Babylon by sending his envoys to Egypt to ask for horses and a large army. Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and yet escape?’ ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they rose up betimes in the morning, and swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.</p><p class="hdg">betimes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2</a></b></br> And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/21-14.htm">Genesis 21:14</a></b></br> And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave <i>it</i> unto Hagar, putting <i>it</i> on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a></b></br> And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.</p><p class="hdg">sware.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-22.htm">Genesis 14:22</a></b></br> And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Genesis 21:23,31,32</a></b></br> Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son's son: <i>but</i> according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-33.htm">Genesis 25:33</a></b></br> And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm">Betimes</a> <a href="/genesis/26-17.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Early</a> <a href="/romans/1-26.htm">Exchanged</a> <a href="/genesis/26-30.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/genesis/24-54.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/genesis/26-28.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/genesis/21-31.htm">Oaths</a> <a href="/genesis/26-29.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/genesis/24-54.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/genesis/25-34.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/genesis/25-33.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">Time</a> <a href="/genesis/25-34.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm">Betimes</a> <a href="/genesis/28-10.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/genesis/28-18.htm">Early</a> <a href="/exodus/22-1.htm">Exchanged</a> <a href="/genesis/26-35.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/genesis/28-18.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/genesis/26-33.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-38.htm">Oaths</a> <a href="/genesis/28-21.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/genesis/27-43.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/genesis/28-18.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/31-53.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/genesis/47-31.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/genesis/31-53.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/genesis/27-2.htm">Time</a> <a href="/genesis/27-9.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-1.htm">Isaac, because of famine, sojourns in Gerar, and the Lord blesses him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-7.htm">He is reproved by Abimelech for denying his wife.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">He grows rich, and the Philistines envy his prosperity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">He digs wells.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-23.htm">God appears to him at Beersheba, and blesses him; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-26.htm">and Abimelech makes a covenant with him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Esau's wives.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And they got up early the next morning</b><br>Rising early often signifies diligence and a sense of urgency in biblical narratives. This practice is seen in other scriptures, such as Abraham rising early to obey God's command (<a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a>). It reflects a commitment to resolve matters promptly and with sincerity.<p><b>and swore an oath to each other.</b><br>Oaths were solemn promises made before God, binding the parties involved. In the ancient Near Eastern context, oaths were crucial for establishing trust and formalizing agreements. This oath between Isaac and Abimelech echoes the covenantal themes found throughout Genesis, such as God's covenant with Abraham. It underscores the importance of peace and mutual respect, even among those who were previously in conflict.<p><b>Then Isaac sent them on their way,</b><br>Sending them on their way indicates a formal conclusion to their meeting, suggesting that the terms of their agreement were satisfactory to both parties. This act of hospitality and respect is consistent with the cultural norms of the time, where hosting and sending off guests were significant social duties.<p><b>and they left him in peace.</b><br>Peace, or "shalom" in Hebrew, signifies more than the absence of conflict; it encompasses wholeness, harmony, and well-being. This outcome fulfills the biblical ideal of reconciliation and harmony among peoples. It also reflects God's promise to Isaac of blessing and protection, as seen earlier in <a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Genesis 26:3-5</a>. The peaceful departure is a testament to God's faithfulness in maintaining His covenant with Isaac, ensuring that he lives in peace despite previous tensions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a></b><br>The son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is a patriarch of Israel. In this chapter, he is living in the land of Gerar and dealing with conflicts over wells with the Philistines.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech</a></b><br>The king of the Philistines in Gerar. He seeks a peace treaty with Isaac after witnessing God's blessing on him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The people living in the region of Gerar. They initially oppose Isaac by stopping up the wells his father Abraham had dug.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gerar.htm">Gerar</a></b><br>A region in the land of the Philistines where Isaac temporarily settles and prospers.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/oath.htm">Oath</a></b><br>A solemn promise or agreement, often invoking a divine witness. In this context, it signifies a formal peace treaty between Isaac and Abimelech.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_peaceful_resolutions.htm">The Importance of Peaceful Resolutions</a></b><br>Isaac's willingness to make peace with Abimelech demonstrates the value of resolving conflicts amicably. As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers, seeking reconciliation and harmony in our relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_prosperity_and_conflict.htm">God's Faithfulness in Prosperity and Conflict</a></b><br>Despite opposition, God blesses Isaac, showing His faithfulness. We can trust God to provide and protect us, even when we face challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_a_good_testimony.htm">The Power of a Good Testimony</a></b><br>Abimelech's desire for a treaty with Isaac was influenced by witnessing God's blessing on him. Our lives should reflect God's work in us, drawing others to seek peace and understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_oaths_and_promises.htm">The Role of Oaths and Promises</a></b><br>In biblical times, oaths were serious commitments. Today, our words and promises should reflect integrity and truthfulness, honoring God in all our dealings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'by_my_spirit'_mean.htm">Where is Beersheba mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_a_famine_in_fertile_genesis_26_1.htm">In Genesis 26:1, how could there be a famine severe enough to threaten Isaac in a land often praised for its fertility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_extrabiblical_proof_of_joseph's_bones_leaving_egypt.htm">Genesis 50:24-25 mentions Joseph's assurance that his bones will eventually leave Egypt. Is there any extrabiblical evidence suggesting a later fulfillment of this promise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_abimelech_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abimelech in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another</span> - literally, <span class="accented">a man to his brother</span>. On the derivation of the verb to swear from the word for seven, see <a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Genesis 21:23</a> - <span class="cmt_word">and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/26-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And they got up early</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּשְׁכִּ֣ימוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaš·kî·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7925.htm">Strong's 7925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To load up, to start early in the morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the next morning</span><br /><span class="heb">בַבֹּ֔קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḇab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and swore an oath</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשָּׁבְע֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·šā·ḇə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to each</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">other.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאָחִ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ā·ḥîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Then Isaac</span><br /><span class="heb">יִצְחָ֔ק</span> <span class="translit">(yiṣ·ḥāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3327.htm">Strong's 3327: </a> </span><span class="str2">Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sent them on their way,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְשַׁלְּחֵ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·šal·lə·ḥêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they left</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּלְכ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him in peace.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשָׁלֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/26-31.htm">Genesis 26:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/26-31.htm">Genesis 26:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/26-31.htm">Genesis 26:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/26-31.htm">Genesis 26:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/26-31.htm">Genesis 26:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/26-31.htm">Genesis 26:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/26-31.htm">Genesis 26:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/26-31.htm">Genesis 26:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/26-31.htm">Genesis 26:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/26-31.htm">Genesis 26:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/26-31.htm">OT Law: Genesis 26:31 They rose up some time (Gen. 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