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Genesis 21:32

Contemporary English Version 1995

When the treaty was completed, Abimelech and his army commander Phicol went back to the land of the Philistines.

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Jonathan liked David so much that they promised to always be loyal friends.

Once again the Israelites started disobeying the Lord. So he let the Philistines take control of Israel for 40 years.

After the king had finally let the people go, the Lord did not lead them through Philistine territory, though that was the shortest way. God had said, “If they are attacked, they may decide to return to Egypt.”

My father Nahor, your grandfather Abraham, and their ancestors all worshiped the same God, and he will make sure that we each keep the agreement. Then Jacob made a promise in the name of the fearsome God his father Isaac had worshiped.

In fact, the Philistines were jealous of the large number of sheep, goats, and slaves that Isaac owned,

After Isaac had been there a long time, King Abimelech looked out a window and saw Isaac hugging and kissing Rebekah.

Abraham gave Abimelech some sheep and cattle, then the two men made a peace treaty.

At this time Abram the Hebrew was living near the oaks that belonged to Mamre the Amorite. Mamre and his brothers Eshcol and Aner were Abram's friends. Someone who had escaped from the battle told Abram

So they called the place Beersheba, because they made a treaty there.

Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and worshiped the eternal Lord God.

So I am ready to make an agreement with you, and we will pile up some large rocks here to remind us of the agreement.”




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