Pathrus, Casluh, and Caphtor. (The Philistine people came from Casluh.)
Genesis 21:32 - Easy To Read Version So Abraham and Abimelech made an agreement at Beersheba. Then Abimelech and his military commander went back to the country of the Philistines. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thus they made a covenant at Beer-sheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Thus they made a covenant at Beersheba; then Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army returned to the land of the Philistines. American Standard Version (1901) So they made a covenant at Beer-sheba: and Abimelech rose up, and Phicol the captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines. Common English Bible After they drew up a treaty at Beer-sheba, Abimelech, and Phicol commander of his forces, returned to the land of the Philistines. Catholic Public Domain Version And they initiated a pact on behalf of the well of oath. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they made a league for the well of oath. |
Pathrus, Casluh, and Caphtor. (The Philistine people came from Casluh.)
One of the men that was not captured went to Abram the Hebrew and told him what happened. Abram was camped near the trees of Mamre the Amorite. Mamre, Eshcol, and Aner had made an agreement to help each other. [83] And they had also signed an agreement to help Abram.
So Abraham and Abimelech made an agreement. Abraham gave Abimelech some sheep and cattle as proof of the agreement.
So after that, the well was called Beersheba. [117] He gave the well this name because it was the place where they made a promise to each other.
Abraham planted a special tree at Beersheba. At that place, Abraham prayed to the Lord, the God who lives forever.
He had many flocks and herds of animals. He also had many slaves. All the Philistine people were jealous of him.
After Isaac had lived there a long time, Abimelech looked out his window and saw Isaac and his wife playing.
So I am ready to make an agreement with you. We will set up a pile of stones to show that we have an agreement.”
May the God of Abraham, the God of Nahor, and the God of their ancestors [187] judge us guilty if we break this agreement.”
Pharaoh made the people leave Egypt. The Lord did not let the people take the road leading to the land of the Philistines. That road {by the sea} is the shortest way, but the Lord said, “{If the people go that way} they will have to fight. Then they might change their minds and go back to Egypt.”
Again the Lord saw the people of Israel doing evil things. So the Lord allowed the Philistine people to rule over them for 40 years.
Jonathan and David made a special agreement because he loved him as much as he loved himself.