But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I promise to the Lord, the God Most High, the One who made heaven and earth—
Genesis 26:31 - Easy To Read Version Early the next morning, each man made a promise and a vow. [156] Then the men left in peace. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And they rose up early in the morning and took oaths [with a curse] with one another; and Isaac sent them on their way and they departed from him in peace. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible They got up early in the morning, and they gave each other their word. Isaac sent them off, and they left peacefully. Catholic Public Domain Version arising in the morning, they swore to one another. And Isaac sent them away peacefully to their own place. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Arising in the morning, they swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away peaceably to their own home. |
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I promise to the Lord, the God Most High, the One who made heaven and earth—
Lot said, “Sirs, please come to my house, and I will serve you. There you can wash your feet and stay the night. Then tomorrow you can continue your journey.”
Early the next morning, Abraham got some food and some water. Abraham gave these things to Hagar. Hagar carried these things and left with her boy. Hagar left that place and wandered in the desert of Beersheba.
So make a promise to me here before God. Promise that you will be fair with me and with my children. Promise that you will be kind to me and the country here where you have lived. Promise you will be as kind to me as I have been to you.”
So Abraham and Abimelech made an agreement. Abraham gave Abimelech some sheep and cattle as proof of the agreement.
In the morning Abraham got up and saddled his donkey. Abraham took Isaac and two servants with him. Abraham cut the wood for the sacrifice. [119] Then they went to the place God told them to go.
But Jacob said, “First, promise me that you will give it to me.” So Esau made a promise to Jacob. Esau sold his part of their father’s wealth to Jacob.
On that day, Isaac’s servants came and told them about the well they had dug. The servants said, “We found water in that well.”
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.”
Early the next morning, Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters goodbye. He blessed them and went back home.
People always use the name of someone greater than themselves to make a vow (promise). The vow proves that what they say is true. And this ends all arguing about what they say.
But Saul made a big mistake that day. [132] The Israelites were tired and hungry. This was because Saul forced the people to make this promise: Saul said, “If any man eats food before evening comes and before I finish defeating my enemies, then that man will be punished!” So none of the Israelite soldiers ate any food.
But David answered, “Your father knows very well that I am your friend. Your father said to himself, ‘Jonathan must not know about it. If he knows, he will tell David.’ But as sure as you and the Lord are alive, I am very close to death!”
David asked the Egyptian, “Will you lead me to the people who took our families?”