KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Early the next morning, they got up and made promises to each other. Then Isaac sent them away, and they left him peacefully.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Isaac and Abimelech making peace with each other after resolving their conflicts, parting as friends rather than enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This follows Isaac's disputes with Abimelech (king of the Philistines) over water rights and wells in Gerar. The two men had experienced tension because Isaac had become very prosperous, making the Philistines jealous and fearful. The previous day, they had met to discuss their problems and decided to make a covenant of peace.
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