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GENESIS 26

ISAAC LIES TO KING ABIMELECH

There is another famine in the land, so Isaac travels to Gerar. God reminds Isaac of the promises He made to Abraham that now apply to him.

Isaac tells Abimelech the same lie as Abraham in Genesis 20, trying to disguise his wife for his sister. Abimelech sees Isaac and Rebekah laughing and knows they are married. Abimelech is understanding and tells his people not to kill Isaac or Rebekah.

Isaac has an abundance of crops and livestock, which causes an argument over water and the use of a well. Abimelech visits Isaac and they come to an agreement.

Esau takes two wives, named Judith and Basemath, who make life bitter for Isaac and Rebekah.

STUDY QUESTIONS

In Genesis 26:3–5, why do you think God chose to repeat the covenant to Isaac? Why might that have mattered for Isaac’s faith?

Abraham and Isaac shared some shortcomings. Which sin of his father did Isaac repeat? (See Genesis 20:2)