Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Genesis 25

The sacred historian, in this chapter, I. Takes his leave of Abraham, with an account, 1. Of his children by another wife, Genesis 25:1-25:4. 2. Of his last will and testament, Genesis 25:5, 25:6. 3. Of his age, death, and burial, Genesis 25:7-25:10. II. He takes his leave of Ishmael, with a short account, 1. Of his children, Genesis 25:12-25:16. 2. Of his age and death, Genesis 25:17, 25:18. III. He enters upon the history of Isaac. 1. His prosperity, Genesis 25:11. 2. The conception and birth of his two sons, with the oracle of God concerning them, Genesis 25:19-25:26. 3. Their different characters, Genesis 25:27, 25:28. 4. Esau’s selling his birthright to Jacob, Genesis 25:29-25:34. MHBCC 26.1