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.
Early the next morning, they got up and made promises to each other. Then Isaac sent them away, and they left him peacefully.
This verse shows Isaac and Abimelech making peace with each other after resolving their conflicts, parting as friends rather than enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Isaac, the son of Abraham, was living in the land of the Philistines and had dug wells that were contested by the locals, leading to tensions. Abimelech, the Philistine king, along with his advisor and commander, approached Isaac to make a covenant because they recognized God's evident blessing and protection over him. They swore an oath to ensure mutual peace, marking the end of their disputes and allowing them to part ways amicably.
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