And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there.
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Interpretation
God blessed Isaac. Be it observed, for the encouragement of poor tenants who occupy other people's lands, and are honest and industrious, that God blessed him with a great increase.
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This thought runs through Genesis 26:17-21.
Glossary
- Isaac Person
- Laughter. (1) Israel, or the kingdom of the ten tribes ( Amos 7:9 , 16). (2. ) The only son of Abraham by Sarah. He was the longest lived of the three patriarchs ( Gen. 21:1-3 ).
- Valley of Gerar Place
- Biblical valley. Modern identification: Tel Haror.