Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Genesis 26

In this chapter we have, I. Isaac in adversity, by reason of a famine in the land, which, 1. Obliges him to change his quarters, Genesis 26:1. But, 2. God visits him with direction and comfort, Genesis 26:2-26:5. 3. He foolishly denies his wife, being in distress and is reproved for it by Abimelech, Genesis 26:6-26:11. II. Isaac in prosperity, by the blessing of God upon him, Genesis 26:12-26:14. And, 1. The Philistines were envious at him, Genesis 26:14-26:17. 2. He continued industrious in his business, Genesis 26:18-26:23. 3. God appeared to him, and encouraged him, and he devoutly acknowledged God, Genesis 26:24, 26:25. 4. The Philistines, at length, made court to him, and made a covenant with him, Genesis 26:26-26:33. 5. The disagreeable marriage of his son Esau was an alloy to the comfort of his prosperity, Genesis 26:34, 26:35. MHBCC 27.1