But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.
But to the sons of his concubines, Abraham gave gifts and sent them away from his son Isaac while he was still alive, sending them eastward to the eastern lands.
Abraham provided for all his sons but made sure Isaac would be his clear heir by giving the others gifts and sending them to live far away.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Abraham had sons from his concubines in addition to Isaac, his son with Sarah, who was the child of God's covenant promise. As Abraham approached the end of his life, he gave gifts to these other sons and sent them eastward to avoid potential conflicts over inheritance, ensuring Isaac's position as the primary heir. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern customs where patriarchs secured the family legacy for the chosen successor.
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