Isaac and Abimelech

Genesis 26:1-35

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 And there was a famine in the land, besides the first famine that had been in the days of Abraham; and Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines, to Gerar.

Gen.26.1 - Details

Original Text

ויהי רעב בארץ מלבד הרעב הראשון אשר היה בימי אברהם וילך יצחק אל־ אבימלך מלך־ פלשתים גררה׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • רעב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בארץ: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • מלבד: PREP
  • הרעב: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הראשון: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • היה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בימי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • אברהם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וילך: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • אבימלך: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • גררה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Gen.12.10 (thematic): A famine in the land causes Abram to leave (he goes down to Egypt); parallels Isaac's movement prompted by famine — same crisis-driven migration motif.
  • Gen.20.1 (structural): Abraham sojourns in Gerar and has dealings with Abimelech; echoes Isaac's visit to Abimelech king of the Philistines at Gerar, repeating location and character dynamics.
  • Gen.41.54-57 (thematic): The widespread famine in Joseph's day forces peoples to relocate and seek grain in Egypt — parallels the broader biblical theme of famine producing movement and dependence on foreign rulers.
  • Gen.26.2-5 (allusion): Immediate continuation where God appears to Isaac and reiterates the covenant promises made to Abraham; 26:1's reference to 'the days of Abraham' frames this covenant continuity between the patriarchs.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And there was a famine in the land, besides the first famine that had been in the days of Abraham; and Isaac went to Abimelech, king of the Philistines, to Gerar.
  • And there was a famine in the land, besides the first famine that had been in the days of Abraham; and Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines, to Gerar.
2 And YHWH appeared to him and said, Do not go down to Egypt; dwell in the land that I tell you.

Gen.26.2 - Details

Original Text

וירא אליו יהוה ויאמר אל־ תרד מצרימה שכן בארץ אשר אמר אליך׃

Morphology

  • וירא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • תרד: VERB,qal,juss,2,m,sg
  • מצרימה: NOUN,prop,pl,m,abs
  • שכן: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,sg
  • בארץ: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • אמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Gen.12.1 (verbal): God's command to Abram: 'Go forth... to the land that I will show you' — similar phrasing about directing a patriarch regarding the land God will specify.
  • Gen.26.24 (verbal): Within the same episode God 'appeared to him' and reassured Isaac ('I am the God of Abraham... fear not; I am with you and will bless you') — parallels theophanic appearance and divine instruction/promise.
  • Gen.46.2-4 (thematic): God appears to Jacob concerning descent to Egypt: 'do not fear to go down to Egypt...' — directly thematically connects as contrasting divine guidance about going down to Egypt.
  • Gen.28.13-15 (thematic): God appears to Jacob at Bethel promising the land and divine presence ('I am with thee, and will keep thee... the land whereon thou liest') — parallels promise of land and God's presence in a theophany.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And YHWH appeared to him and said, Do not go down to Egypt; dwell in the land that I tell you.
  • And YHWH appeared to him and said, "Do not go down to Egypt; settle in the land that I shall tell you.
3 Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and bless you; for to you and to your seed I will give all these lands, and I will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham your father.

Gen.26.3 - Details

Original Text

גור בארץ הזאת ואהיה עמך ואברכך כי־ לך ולזרעך אתן את־ כל־ הארצת האל והקמתי את־ השבעה אשר נשבעתי לאברהם אביך׃

Morphology

  • גור: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • בארץ: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • הזאת: DEM,f,sg,def
  • ואהיה: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg
  • עמך: NOUN,m,sg,suff-2m
  • ואברכך: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg+OBJ,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • ולזרעך: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • אתן: VERB,qal,impf,1,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • הארצת: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • האל: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והקמתי: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • השבעה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • נשבעתי: VERB,niphal,perf,1,_,sg
  • לאברהם: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אביך: NOUN,m,sg,suff+2ms

Parallels

  • Gen.12:2-3 (verbal): The original Abrahamic promise of blessing, offspring, and blessing to nations; Gen 26:3 repeats and applies this covenant language to Isaac.
  • Gen.17:8 (verbal): Explicit land-and-descendants clause of the Abrahamic covenant ('I will give...the land')—Gen 26:3 invokes this same grant to Isaac and his seed.
  • Gen.28:13-15 (thematic): God’s promise to Jacob echoes the same trio—land, seed, and divine presence/protection ('I am with thee...I will keep thee') paralleling the assurances in Gen 26:3.
  • Exod.3:12 (verbal): The recurring divine assurance formula 'I will be with thee' spoken to Moses parallels the promise of God's personal presence in Gen 26:3.
  • Gal.3:16 (thematic): New Testament interpretation of the 'seed' promise (applied to Christ) draws on the Abrahamic/Isaac covenant language that Gen 26:3 reiterates; links the promise to its ultimate theological fulfillment.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and bless you; for to you and to your seed I will give all these lands, and I will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham your father.
  • Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and bless you; for to you and to your seed I will give all these lands, and I will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham your father.
4 And I will multiply your seed like the stars of the heavens, and I will give to your seed all these lands; and by your seed all the nations of the earth shall bless themselves,

Gen.26.4 - Details

Original Text

והרביתי את־ זרעך ככוכבי השמים ונתתי לזרעך את כל־ הארצת האל והתברכו בזרעך כל גויי הארץ׃

Morphology

  • והרביתי: CONJ+VERB,hiph,perf,1,_,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • זרעך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ככוכבי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • השמים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ונתתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • לזרעך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss:2ms
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • הארצת: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • האל: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והתברכו: CONJ+VERB,hitpael,perf,3,m,pl
  • בזרעך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • כל: DET
  • גויי: NOUN,m,pl,const
  • הארץ: NOUN,f,sg,def

Parallels

  • Gen.22.17 (quotation): Repeats the promise almost verbatim: offspring multiplied like the stars of heaven and that by your seed/all nations will be blessed.
  • Gen.15.5 (verbal): Uses the same stellar image — count the stars — as the basis for God's promise to make Abram's descendants innumerable.
  • Gen.12.2-3 (thematic): The foundational Abrahamic promise: God will make Abram a great nation, bless him, and through him bless all the families/nations of the earth.
  • Gen.28.14 (allusion): Jacob receives a restatement of the promise: offspring like the dust of the earth and that in you/your offspring all families of the earth shall be blessed.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And I will multiply your seed like the stars of the heavens, and I will give to your seed all these lands; and all the nations of the earth shall bless themselves by your seed,
  • And I will multiply your seed like the stars of the heavens, and I will give to your seed all these lands; and by your seed all the nations of the earth shall bless themselves,
5 because Abraham listened to my voice and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.

Gen.26.5 - Details

Original Text

עקב אשר־ שמע אברהם בקלי וישמר משמרתי מצותי חקותי ותורתי׃

Morphology

  • עקב: PREP
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • שמע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אברהם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בקלי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • וישמר: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • משמרתי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • מצותי: NOUN,f,pl,abs,1cs
  • חקותי: NOUN,f,pl,abs,1cs
  • ותורתי: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs,1cs

Parallels

  • Genesis 22:18 (verbal): Shares the explicit causal formula linking blessing to Abraham's obedience — 'because you have obeyed my voice' — echoing Gen 26:5's stress on Abraham's obedience.
  • Genesis 18:19 (thematic): Explains God's choice of Abraham on the basis that he will teach his household to 'keep the way of the Lord,' paralleling Gen 26:5's emphasis on keeping God's charge, commandments, statutes and laws.
  • Deuteronomy 7:9 (verbal): Uses similar covenantal language about God's faithfulness to those who 'love him and keep his commandments,' reflecting the formulaic trio of commandments/statutes/laws found in Gen 26:5.
  • Hebrews 11:8-9 (thematic): New Testament recounting of Abraham's obedient faith (leaving home and dwelling as a sojourner) resonates with Gen 26:5's portrayal of Abraham as one who obeyed and kept God's directives.

Alternative generated candidates

  • because Abraham listened to my voice and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
  • because Abraham listened to my voice and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my teaching."
6 And Isaac dwelt in Gerar.

Gen.26.6 - Details

Original Text

וישב יצחק בגרר׃

Morphology

  • וישב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בגרר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Gen.20:1 (verbal): Same verb/location — Abraham earlier 'sojourned in Gerar.' The phrase echoes Abraham's presence in Gerar, linking Isaac to his father's pattern of residence in that town.
  • Gen.20:2-18 (structural): Narrative parallel: Abimelech and the 'wife-as-sister' episode recur. Isaac's stay in Gerar leads to the same confrontation over a wife (Rebekah) that Abraham experienced with Sarah.
  • Gen.12:10 (thematic): Thematic parallel of a patriarch leaving due to famine and sojourning among foreigners. Abraham's descent to Egypt because of famine anticipates Isaac's move and vulnerability in a foreign court.
  • Gen.26:7-11 (verbal): Immediate continuation of the Gerar episode: Isaac's claiming Rebekah as his sister and the subsequent Abimelech confrontation directly repeat the pattern introduced by verse 26:6.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Isaac settled in Gerar.
  • And Isaac settled in Gerar.
7 And the men of the place asked about his wife, and he said, She is my sister; for he feared to say, My wife, lest the men of the place kill me on account of Rebekah, for she is beautiful in appearance.

Gen.26.7 - Details

Original Text

וישאלו אנשי המקום לאשתו ויאמר אחתי הוא כי ירא לאמר אשתי פן־ יהרגני אנשי המקום על־ רבקה כי־ טובת מראה היא׃

Morphology

  • וישאלו: VERB,qal,imf,3,m,pl
  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • המקום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לאשתו: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,cs,poss3,m
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אחתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1cs
  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • ירא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • אשתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1s
  • פן: CONJ
  • יהרגני: VERB,qal,imf,3,m,pl,obj:1,sg
  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • המקום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • על: PREP
  • רבקה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • טובת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • מראה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • היא: PRON,dem,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Gen.12.11-13 (verbal): Abraham instructs Sarah to say she is his sister to protect himself from the men of the place — nearly identical claim and motive (fear for personal safety) and similar wording to Isaac’s statement.
  • Gen.20.2 (verbal): Abraham again presents Sarah as his sister to Abimelech; the same falsehood leads to a king’s interest in the wife and prompts divine intervention — a close verbal and situational parallel to Isaac’s deception in Gerar.
  • Gen.20.1-18 (structural): The entire Abimelech episode (deception, the king’s taking of the wife, God’s warning/confrontation, and restoration) forms a narrative pattern that Gen 26 repeats with Isaac in Gerar, showing a replicated family storyline.
  • Gen.12.17-20 (thematic): In the Egypt episode Pharaoh takes Sarah because of Abraham’s deception and is afflicted by God until he returns her; thematically this shows the recurring consequence/danger surrounding the husband’s claim that his wife is his sister and divine protection of the wife.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the men of the place asked about his wife, and he said, She is my sister; for he was afraid to say, My wife—lest the men of the place kill me on account of Rebekah, for she is beautiful of appearance.
  • And the men of the place asked about his wife, and he said, "She is my sister," for he feared to say, "My wife," lest the men of the place kill me on account of Rebekah, for she was beautiful in appearance.
8 And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out through the window and saw—behold, Isaac was laughing with Rebekah his wife.

Gen.26.8 - Details

Original Text

ויהי כי ארכו־ לו שם הימים וישקף אבימלך מלך פלשתים בעד החלון וירא והנה יצחק מצחק את רבקה אשתו׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • ארכו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • שם: ADV
  • הימים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • וישקף: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • אבימלך: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • בעד: PREP
  • החלון: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • וירא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • והנה: ADV
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מצחק: PART,piel,ptc,m,sg,act
  • את: PRT,acc
  • רבקה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אשתו: NOUN,f,sg,cs+3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Gen.12:10-20 (thematic): Abraham presents Sarah as his sister to a foreign ruler (Pharaoh); the wife-as-sister deception and the ruler taking the wife parallel Isaac’s similar conduct in Gerar and the resulting danger.
  • Gen.20:1-7 (thematic): A closely related episode with Abimelech and Sarah (later in Abraham’s life): the king takes the wife thinking she is a sister and God intervenes—parallels the Abimelech–wife motif and its moral/ethical tensions in Gen 26.
  • Gen.21:6 (verbal): Sarah’s declaration that God has made her 'laugh' (giving the name Isaac) connects to the verbal motif of laughter (צחק) found in Gen 26:8 where Isaac is described as 'laughing' with Rebekah.
  • Gen.26:7, 26:11 (structural): Immediate narrative parallels within the chapter: v.7 introduces the sister-wife pretense, and v.11 records Abimelech’s later rebuke after observing Isaac and Rebekah—these verses form the narrative unit surrounding v.8.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And it happened, when he had been there many days, that Abimelech king of the Philistines looked through the window and saw—and behold—Isaac was caressing Rebekah his wife.
  • And it happened, when he had been there many days, that Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out through the window and saw; and behold, Isaac was caressing Rebekah his wife.
9 And Abimelech called Isaac and said, Surely, look, she is your wife! How then did you say, She is my sister? And Isaac said to him, Because I said, Lest I die because of her.

Gen.26.9 - Details

Original Text

ויקרא אבימלך ליצחק ויאמר אך הנה אשתך הוא ואיך אמרת אחתי הוא ויאמר אליו יצחק כי אמרתי פן־ אמות עליה׃

Morphology

  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • אבימלך: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ליצחק: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אך: PART
  • הנה: PART
  • אשתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • ואיך: CONJ+ADV
  • אמרת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • אחתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1cs
  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • אמרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,com,sg
  • פן: CONJ
  • אמות: VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg
  • עליה: PREP,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Gen.12:11-13 (verbal): Abraham tells Sarai to say she is his sister to protect himself — same claim and motive (“lest I die because of her”). Verbal parallel and prototype for Isaac’s deception.
  • Gen.20:1-11 (thematic): A closely related episode with Abimelech and Sarah: Abraham again presents his wife as his sister; Abimelech takes her and is rebuked. Repeats the sister-wife motif and danger to the husband.
  • Gen.26:7 (structural): Immediate parallel within the same narrative: the earlier verse records Isaac’s declaration that Rebekah is his sister. Same formula and narrative function.
  • Gen.20:3-7 (allusion): God’s intervention in Abimelech’s sleep to prevent sexual violation (Gen 20) contrasts with Abimelech’s human confrontation of Isaac here — both passages frame the moral and legal consequences of the sister/wife deception.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Abimelech called Isaac and said, Surely, she is your wife! How then did you say, She is my sister? And Isaac said to him, Because I said, Lest I die because of her.
  • And Abimelech called to Isaac and said, "Surely, she is your wife! How then did you say, 'She is my sister'?" And Isaac said to him, "Because I said, 'Lest I die on account of her.'"
10 And Abimelech said, What is this you have done to us? One of the people nearly lay with your wife, and you would have brought guilt upon us.

Gen.26.10 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר אבימלך מה־ זאת עשית לנו כמעט שכב אחד העם את־ אשתך והבאת עלינו אשם׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אבימלך: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מה: PRON,int
  • זאת: DEM,f,sg
  • עשית: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • לנו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • כמעט: ADV
  • שכב: VERB,qal,inf
  • אחד: NUM,card,m,sg
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אשתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • והבאת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • עלינו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • אשם: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Gen.20.9 (verbal): Abimelech's rebuke to Abraham uses nearly the same wording — warns that one of the people might have lain with the wife and thus brought guilt on the king and his house (direct verbal parallel).
  • Gen.12.18-20 (thematic): Pharaoh (and his officials) rebuke Abram after Sarai is presented as his sister; same theme of a patriarch endangering a ruler by concealing a wife's true status and bringing culpability on the host.
  • Gen.26.7 (structural): Immediate narrative parallel within Isaac's episode: Isaac likewise says Rebekah is his sister, the act that provokes Abimelech's question in 26:10 — repetition of the 'wife-as-sister' motif.
  • Gen.20.2-7 (allusion): The broader Abraham–Abimelech episode (Abimelech taking Sarah, God appearing in a dream) parallels the Gerar context and explains the moral/legal concern behind Abimelech's confrontation in 26:10 (king held potentially liable).

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Abimelech said, What is this that you have done to us? One of the people might easily have lain with your wife, and you would have brought guilt upon us.
  • And Abimelech said, "What is this you have done to us? One of the people might easily have lain with your wife, and you would have brought guilt upon us."
11 And Abimelech commanded all the people, saying, Whoever touches this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.

Gen.26.11 - Details

Original Text

ויצו אבימלך את־ כל־ העם לאמר הנגע באיש הזה ובאשתו מות יומת׃

Morphology

  • ויצו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אבימלך: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • הנגע: PART,qal,ptcp,m,sg,def
  • באיש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg
  • ובאשתו: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs,poss:3,m,sg
  • מות: VERB,qal,infabs
  • יומת: VERB,niphal,impf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Genesis 20:3–7 (structural): Same basic incident with Abimelech and a married woman: God warns Abimelech that taking another man's wife brings death and the matter is treated as a capital offense—parallels the royal prohibition and concern for the husband's rights in Gen 26:11.
  • Deuteronomy 22:22 (verbal): Legal prescription that a man and a married woman found together shall be put to death—provides the formal legal background to the death-penalty formula used by Abimelech in Gen 26:11.
  • Leviticus 20:10 (verbal): Statute declaring that a man who commits adultery with another man's wife must be put to death—closely parallels the punitive language and protection of marital rights reflected in Gen 26:11.
  • 2 Samuel 12:7–10 (thematic): Nathan's rebuke of David for taking another man's wife (Bathsheba) and the pronouncement of severe consequences echoes the theme of royal/authoritative judgment and the gravity of violating another man’s marriage seen in Gen 26:11.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Abimelech charged all the people, saying, Whoever touches this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.
  • And Abimelech commanded all the people, saying, "Whoever touches this man or his wife shall surely be put to death."
12 And Isaac sowed in that land and found in that same year a hundredfold; and YHWH blessed him.

Gen.26.12 - Details

Original Text

ויזרע יצחק בארץ ההוא וימצא בשנה ההוא מאה שערים ויברכהו יהוה׃

Morphology

  • ויזרע: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בארץ: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ההוא: DEM,ms,sg
  • וימצא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • בשנה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ההוא: DEM,ms,sg
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • שערים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ויברכהו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Genesis 22:17-18 (thematic): God's promise to Abraham that his offspring will be numerous and blessed — Isaac's abundant harvest is a fulfillment of the patriarchal blessing and covenant continuation.
  • Genesis 12:2-3 (thematic): God's charge to Abraham to be made a great nation and to receive blessing; Isaac's prosperity shows the covenantal blessing continuing in the next generation.
  • Deuteronomy 28:11-12 (thematic): God's promise of material blessing for the people in the land — abundance of produce, baskets and kneading bowls — parallels the hundredfold yield Isaac experiences.
  • Proverbs 10:22 (thematic): “The blessing of the LORD makes rich” connects the cause (YHWH's blessing) with the effect (Isaac's great increase) described in Gen 26:12.
  • Matthew 13:8 (see also 13:23) (verbal): The imagery of seed producing a 'hundredfold' harvest is echoed in the parable of the sower, which uses the same numerical motif to denote extraordinary fruitfulness.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Isaac sowed in that land and found in that year a hundredfold; and YHWH blessed him.
  • And Isaac sowed in that land and reaped in that year a hundredfold; and YHWH blessed him.
13 And the man grew great, and he went on, going on and growing, until he became very great.

Gen.26.13 - Details

Original Text

ויגדל האיש וילך הלוך וגדל עד כי־ גדל מאד׃

Morphology

  • ויגדל: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • האיש: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • וילך: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • הלוך: VERB,qal,part,3,m,sg
  • וגדל: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • עד: PREP
  • כי: CONJ
  • גדל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מאד: ADV

Parallels

  • Genesis 13:2 (thematic): Abram is described as very wealthy (livestock, silver, gold), paralleling the theme of a patriarch becoming prosperous and 'great.'
  • Genesis 30:43 (verbal): Jacob 'became exceedingly prosperous' and possessed large flocks and servants — a near verbal and thematic echo of a man growing greatly in wealth and status.
  • Genesis 39:2-3 (thematic): Joseph is described as a prosperous man because the LORD was with him, reflecting the recurring theme that divine favor brings increase and greatness.
  • Genesis 41:41-43 (structural): Pharaoh elevates Joseph to second-in-command over Egypt; this rise to high status parallels the narrative pattern of an individual 'going forward' and becoming great.
  • Exodus 1:7 (verbal): The Israelites 'were fruitful, increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty' — a collective instance of the same motif of growth and becoming 'great.'

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the man became great, and he went on, going and growing, until he had become very great.
  • And the man grew great, and he went on, growing greater, until he was very great.
14 And he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds, and many servants; and the Philistines envied him.

Gen.26.14 - Details

Original Text

ויהי־ לו מקנה־ צאן ומקנה בקר ועבדה רבה ויקנאו אתו פלשתים׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • מקנה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צאן: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ומקנה: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בקר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ועבדה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • רבה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • ויקנאו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • אתו: PRON,3,m,sg,acc
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr

Parallels

  • Gen.12:5 (verbal): Abram is said to have acquired flocks, herds, and servants — a close verbal parallel describing patriarchal wealth as in Isaac's case.
  • Gen.13:2 (verbal): Abraham is explicitly described as 'very rich in cattle' (and in silver and gold), echoing the formula of material prosperity applied to Isaac.
  • Gen.30:43 (thematic): Jacob 'increased exceedingly and had much cattle, servants, and maidservants' — a parallel case of a patriarch's abundant flocks and household wealth.
  • Gen.31:1 (thematic): Laban’s sons (and household) resent and accuse Jacob because of his accumulated wealth — parallels the envy toward Isaac by the Philistines.
  • 1 Sam.18:8-9 (thematic): Saul's envy of David's success (and the hostile reaction that follows) parallels the social/political jealousy provoked by a rising patriarchal prosperity.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And he had flocks of sheep and herds of cattle and a great household; and the Philistines envied him.
  • And he had flocks of sheep and herds of cattle and many servants; and the Philistines envied him.
15 And all the wells that his father’s servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines stopped them up and filled them with earth.

Gen.26.15 - Details

Original Text

וכל־ הבארת אשר חפרו עבדי אביו בימי אברהם אביו סתמום פלשתים וימלאום עפר׃

Morphology

  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • הבארת: NOUN,f,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • חפרו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • אביו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m,sg
  • בימי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אברהם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אביו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m,sg
  • סתמום: VERB,pual,perf,3,m,pl
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • וימלאום: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl,obj:3,m,pl
  • עפר: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Genesis 21:25 (verbal): Earlier account where Abraham reproves Abimelech because his servants had taken a well — same motif of wells seized/blocked by Abimelech's/Philistine servants.
  • Genesis 13:17-18 (thematic): Abraham digs wells in the land (background for 'the wells which his father's servants had digged'), establishing the origin of the wells Isaac later reclaims.
  • Genesis 26:18-22 (structural): Immediate continuation in Isaac's story where his servants re-dig and reopen the wells, naming them Esek, Sitnah and Rehoboth — direct resolution of the problem in 26:15.
  • Genesis 21:30-31 (thematic): The treaty at Beersheba between Abraham and Abimelech concerning a well and an oath — illustrates the political disputes and settlements over wells in the patriarchal narratives.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And all the wells that his father’s servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines stopped them and filled them with earth.
  • And all the wells that his father's servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines stopped them up and filled them with earth.
16 And Abimelech said to Isaac, Go away from us, for you are mightier than we.

Gen.26.16 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר אבימלך אל־ יצחק לך מעמנו כי־ עצמת־ ממנו מאד׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אבימלך: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • מעמנו: PREP,1,pl
  • כי: CONJ
  • עצמת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • ממנו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • מאד: ADV

Parallels

  • Genesis 21:22-34 (structural): Same king Abimelech interacts with the patriarch (Abraham) over resources and perceived threat; both narratives feature tension between a prosperous patriarch and the local ruler, culminating in negotiations/covenant over wells and security.
  • Genesis 20:1-7 (structural): Earlier episode with Abimelech and a patriarch (Abraham) in which the foreign king confronts problems arising from the patriarch’s presence; highlights a recurring pattern of Abimelech responding to the patriarchs’ situation.
  • Genesis 12:17-20 (thematic): Pharaoh sends Abram away from Egypt after troubles surrounding Sarah; like Gen 26:16, a foreign ruler tells a patriarch to leave the land because the patriarch’s presence has caused problems for the host.
  • Exodus 1:9-10 (thematic): The Egyptians express fear of Israel’s increasing strength and propose action to check them; thematically parallels the host’s fear of a growing/wealthy foreigner and measures taken to limit or expel that perceived threat.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Abimelech said to Isaac, Go from us, for you have become much mightier than we.
  • And Abimelech said to Isaac, "Go from us, for you have become much stronger than we are."
17 And Isaac went from there and camped in the valley of Gerar and dwelt there.

Gen.26.17 - Details

Original Text

וילך משם יצחק ויחן בנחל־ גרר וישב שם׃

Morphology

  • וילך: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • משם: PREP
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויחן: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • בנחל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,const
  • גרר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וישב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • שם: ADV

Parallels

  • Gen.20:1 (verbal): Abraham likewise sojourns in Gerar—same place-name and similar language of settling/sojourning, creating a direct verbal link between the patriarchs' movements.
  • Gen.12:10-11 (thematic): Abram leaves Canaan because of a famine and goes down to another land; thematically parallels Isaac's movement and relocation in response to local conditions.
  • Gen.21:22-34 (structural): Abraham's negotiations and treaty with Abimelech at Beersheba mirror the later Isaac–Abimelech interactions tied to residence and rights of pasture/well near Gerar.
  • Gen.37:1 (thematic): Jacob is described as 'living in the land of his father's sojournings'—a thematic parallel emphasizing patriarchal patterns of dwelling and sojourning within Canaan.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Isaac went from there and camped in the valley of Gerar and settled there.
  • And Isaac went from there and camped in the valley of Gerar and settled there.
18 And Isaac dug again the wells of water that had been dug in the days of Abraham his father, which the Philistines had stopped up after the death of Abraham; and he called them by names like the names that his father had called them.

Gen.26.18 - Details

Original Text

וישב יצחק ויחפר ׀ את־ בארת המים אשר חפרו בימי אברהם אביו ויסתמום פלשתים אחרי מות אברהם ויקרא להן שמות כשמת אשר־ קרא להן אביו׃

Morphology

  • וישב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויחפר: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • בארת: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • המים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • חפרו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • בימי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • אברהם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אביו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m,sg
  • ויסתמום: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • פלשתים: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • אחרי: PREP
  • מות: VERB,qal,infabs
  • אברהם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • להן: PREP+PRON,3,f,pl
  • שמות: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • כשמת: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • קרא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • להן: PREP+PRON,3,f,pl
  • אביו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Gen.21:25-31 (verbal): Abraham disputes with Abimelech over a well; Abraham insists he dug the well and the place is named Beersheba — the same wells/naming tradition Isaac reopens and preserves.
  • Gen.21:33 (thematic): Abraham plants a tamarisk and calls on the name of the LORD at Beersheba, establishing the site and name that Isaac later reuses when he restores his father's wells.
  • Gen.26:19-22 (structural): Immediate narrative continuation: Isaac digs additional wells (Esek, Sitnah, Rehoboth) and encounters Philistine obstruction — repeats and develops the same motif of digging, dispute, and naming.
  • Gen.26:15-16 (verbal): Earlier in the same chapter it is stated that the Philistines had stopped up Abraham’s wells, explaining why Isaac must reopen them and directly paralleling the action described in 26:18.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Isaac returned and dug again the wells of water that had been dug in the days of Abraham his father, which the Philistines had stopped after the death of Abraham; and he called them by the names that his father had called them.
  • And Isaac returned and dug again the wells of water that had been dug in the days of Abraham his father, which the Philistines had stopped up after the death of Abraham; and he called them names like the names by which his father had called them.
19 And the servants of Isaac dug in the valley and found there a well of living water.

Gen.26.19 - Details

Original Text

ויחפרו עבדי־ יצחק בנחל וימצאו־ שם באר מים חיים׃

Morphology

  • ויחפרו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בנחל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וימצאו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • שם: ADV
  • באר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • חיים: ADJ,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Gen.21:25-31 (verbal): Abraham’s earlier conflict with Abimelech centers on a well his servants had dug and which was stopped up — a direct narrative and verbal parallel about servants digging a well in the valley.
  • Gen.26:18-22 (structural): Immediate context: a sequence in Isaac’s narrative where his servants dig multiple wells, find water, name them, and encounter disputes — verse 26:19 is one verse in this structural series.
  • John 4:10-14 (thematic): Jesus offers ‘living water’ to the Samaritan woman; the well imagery and ‘living water’ as life-giving/metaphorical echo the Genesis motif of wells as sources of life and sustenance.
  • Jer.2:13 (verbal): Jeremiah calls God the ‘fountain of living waters,’ a verbal echo of the phrase ‘well of living water(s),’ linking the physical well image to theological language of life and sustenance.
  • Isa.12:3 (thematic): ‘With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation’ — uses well/water imagery for deliverance and life, thematically paralleling the life-giving connotation of finding a fresh well in Genesis 26:19.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the servants of Isaac dug in the valley and found there a well of spring water.
  • And Isaac's servants dug in the valley and found there a well of living water.
20 And the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen, saying, The water is ours; and he called the name of the well Esek, because they contended with him.

Gen.26.20 - Details

Original Text

ויריבו רעי גרר עם־ רעי יצחק לאמר לנו המים ויקרא שם־ הבאר עשק כי התעשקו עמו׃

Morphology

  • ויריבו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • רעי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • גרר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עם: PREP
  • רעי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • לנו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • המים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • שם: ADV
  • הבאר: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • עשק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • התעשקו: VERB,hitpael,perf,3,m,pl
  • עמו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Gen.26.15 (verbal): Earlier in the same chapter the Philistines are said to have stopped up the wells that Abraham's servants had dug—gives the immediate cause for the contention named here.
  • Gen.26.17-22 (structural): The immediate narrative sequence in which Isaac digs successive wells, names Esek because of contention, then Sitnah and Rehoboth; verse 20 is one episode in this patterned sequence.
  • Gen.21:25-31 (structural): An earlier parallel episode in Abraham's life: Abraham disputes with Abimelech/Philistine servants over a well and subsequently makes a covenant at Beersheba—Isaac's quarrel echoes this ancestral pattern.
  • Gen.26:26-33 (thematic): The aftermath of the well-disputes: Abimelech comes to Isaac, they make a covenant and name the place Beersheba—parallels Abraham’s covenant and shows how well-conflicts lead to formal agreements.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with the herdsmen of Isaac, saying, The water is ours; so he called the name of the well Esek, because they contended with him.
  • And the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with the herdsmen of Isaac, saying, "The water is ours"; and he called the name of the well Esek, because they contended with him.
21 And they dug another well, and they quarreled also over it; and he called its name Sitnah.

Gen.26.21 - Details

Original Text

ויחפרו באר אחרת ויריבו גם־ עליה ויקרא שמה שטנה׃

Morphology

  • ויחפרו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • באר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אחרת: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • ויריבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • גם: ADV
  • עליה: PREP,3,f,sg
  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • שמה: ADV
  • שטנה: NOUN,f,sg,prop

Parallels

  • Gen.26.20 (structural): Immediate parallel in the same episode — successive wells dug and disputes; v.20 introduces the second well and strife that v.21 names 'Shitnah.'
  • Gen.21:25 (thematic): Abraham's earlier quarrel with Abimelech over a well — same theme of patriarchal disputes over wells and rights to water in the same region.
  • Gen.21:30–31 (structural): Resolution of the earlier Abraham–Abimelech well dispute by covenant at Beersheba; parallels the recurring pattern of well-conflict and the establishment of claims/treaties.
  • Gen.26:22 (thematic): Immediate contrast within Isaac’s narrative — another well (Rehoboth) where no one strove, continuing the motif of naming wells according to the outcome of conflict.
  • Exod.17:7 (thematic): Israel's quarrel with Moses over water at Massah/Meribah — similar motif of contention about water sources and naming a place because of the strife.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And they dug another well, and they quarreled over it also; so he called its name Sitnah.
  • And they dug another well, and they quarreled also over it; and he called its name Sitnah.
22 And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it; and he called its name Rehoboth, and he said, For now YHWH has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.

Gen.26.22 - Details

Original Text

ויעתק משם ויחפר באר אחרת ולא רבו עליה ויקרא שמה רחבות ויאמר כי־ עתה הרחיב יהוה לנו ופרינו בארץ׃

Morphology

  • ויעתק: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • משם: PREP
  • ויחפר: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • באר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אחרת: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • ולא: CONJ
  • רבו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • עליה: PREP,3,f,sg
  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • שמה: ADV
  • רחבות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • עתה: ADV
  • הרחיב: VERB,hiphil,perf,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • לנו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • ופרינו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,1,pl
  • בארץ: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,def

Parallels

  • Gen.26:12-13 (verbal): Same narrative block: immediately before v.22 Isaac is blessed and prospers agriculturally ('he sowed... reaped a hundredfold'), echoing the claim 'now the LORD has given us room and we will be fruitful in the land.'
  • Gen.26:18-21 (verbal): Directly connected episode of digging wells (Esek, Sitnah); these preceding verses explain the pattern of moving and re‑digging wells because of quarrels—background to naming Rechavot in v.22.
  • Gen.21:22-33 (thematic): Abraham’s dealings with Abimelech (digging/winning wells, the covenant at Beersheba) form a parallel motif of wells, rights to water, naming places, and securing space/peace in the land.
  • Gen.28:3-4 (thematic): Isaac’s blessing on Jacob—prayer that God give increase, possessions, and inheritance of the land—parallels the idea that Yahweh has 'expanded' space and granted fruitfulness in the land.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it; and he called its name Rehoboth, and he said, For now YHWH has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
  • And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it; and he called its name Rehoboth, and he said, "For now YHWH has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land."
23 And he went up from there to Beer-sheba.

Gen.26.23 - Details

Original Text

ויעל משם באר שבע׃

Morphology

  • ויעל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • משם: PREP
  • באר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • שבע: NUM,card

Parallels

  • Gen.21:22-34 (thematic): Abraham's earlier interactions with Abimelech and his naming/planting at Beersheba establish the site as a patriarchal covenant and well-location—background for Isaac's movement to Beersheba.
  • Gen.26:31-33 (structural): Immediate parallel in the same episode: after arriving at Beersheba Isaac makes a covenant with Abimelech, erects an altar and calls on the LORD—direct continuation of v.23.
  • Gen.28:10 (structural): Jacob leaves Beersheba when he goes toward Haran; the verse shows Beersheba as a family residence and common point of departure/return for the patriarchs.
  • Gen.46:1 (thematic): Before going down to Egypt Jacob comes to Beersheba and offers sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac—Beersheba appears again as a locus of covenantal worship and family piety.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And he went up from there to Beer-sheba.
  • And he went up from there to Beer-sheba.
24 And YHWH appeared to him that night and said, I am the God of Abraham your father; do not fear, for I am with you, and I will bless you and multiply your seed for the sake of Abraham my servant.

Gen.26.24 - Details

Original Text

וירא אליו יהוה בלילה ההוא ויאמר אנכי אלהי אברהם אביך אל־ תירא כי־ אתך אנכי וברכתיך והרביתי את־ זרעך בעבור אברהם עבדי׃

Morphology

  • וירא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בלילה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ההוא: DEM,ms,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אנכי: PRON,1,sg
  • אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • אברהם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אביך: NOUN,m,sg,suff+2ms
  • אל: NEG
  • תירא: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • אתך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg
  • אנכי: PRON,1,sg
  • וברכתיך: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg,obj:2m,sg
  • והרביתי: CONJ+VERB,hiph,perf,1,_,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • זרעך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • בעבור: PREP
  • אברהם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons

Parallels

  • Genesis 12:2-3 (thematic): Foundational promise to Abraham to make him a great nation, bless him and make his name great — the promise to multiply and bless the offspring that Genesis 26:24 reaffirms to Isaac.
  • Genesis 17:7-8 (allusion): Covenant language establishing God as the patron of Abraham's seed and granting land and an enduring covenant — background for God’s assurance and promise to multiply Isaac’s descendants.
  • Genesis 22:16-18 (verbal): After Abraham’s test God vows to bless and multiply his offspring and that all nations will be blessed through his seed — closely parallels the promise in Gen 26:24 and the phrase 'because of Abraham my servant.'
  • Genesis 28:13-15 (verbal): God’s night appearance to Jacob: 'I am the LORD, the God of Abraham and Isaac... I will be with you... I will bring you back' — echoes the identification, the promise to be with the patriarch’s descendant, and the pledge to multiply offspring.
  • Exodus 3:6 (verbal): God’s self-identification to Moses as 'the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob' — parallel in the formulaic naming that grounds promises to the patriarchal line and legitimizes divine reassurance.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And YHWH appeared to him in that night and said, I am the God of Abraham your father; do not fear, for I am with you, and I will bless you and multiply your seed for the sake of Abraham my servant.
  • And YHWH appeared to him in that night and said, "I am the God of Abraham your father; do not fear, for I am with you, and I will bless you and multiply your seed for the sake of Abraham my servant."
25 And he built there an altar and called on the name of YHWH, and he pitched his tent there; and there Isaac’s servants dug a well.

Gen.26.25 - Details

Original Text

ויבן שם מזבח ויקרא בשם יהוה ויט־ שם אהלו ויכרו־ שם עבדי־ יצחק באר׃

Morphology

  • ויבן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • שם: ADV
  • מזבח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • בשם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ויט: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • שם: ADV
  • אהלו: NOUN,m,sg,construct+3,m,suf
  • ויכרו: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,pl
  • שם: ADV
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • באר: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Genesis 12:7-8 (verbal): Abram builds an altar and 'calls on the name of the LORD' at the site — near-verbatim action and language echoed by Isaac.
  • Genesis 21:33 (thematic): Abraham 'called on the name of the LORD' at Beersheba after planting a tree — continues the patriarchal motif of calling on YHWH at settled sites.
  • Genesis 21:25-31 (thematic): Abraham's disputes over wells at Beersheba (and the making of a covenant) parallel Isaac's servants digging wells and the sequence of well-naming and conflicts in Gen 26.
  • Genesis 33:20 (structural): Jacob erects an altar and names it (El‑Elohe‑Israel) — another patriarchal instance of building an altar and designating the site for worship, mirroring Isaac's act.
  • Genesis 4:26 (allusion): Earliest biblical use of the phrase 'people began to call on the name of the LORD' — Gen 26:25 echoes this foundational motif of invoking YHWH's name.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And he built there an altar and called on the name of YHWH, and he pitched his tent there; and there the servants of Isaac dug a well.
  • And he built there an altar and called on the name of YHWH, and there he pitched his tent; and there Isaac's servants dug a well.
26 And Abimelech went to him from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his companion and Phicol the commander of his army.

Gen.26.26 - Details

Original Text

ואבימלך הלך אליו מגרר ואחזת מרעהו ופיכל שר־ צבאו׃

Morphology

  • ואבימלך: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הלך: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • מגרר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואחזת: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מרעהו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ופיכל: CONJ+PNOUN,m,sg
  • שר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צבאו: NOUN,m,sg,suff-3m

Parallels

  • Gen.21.22 (verbal): Same formulaic appearance of 'Abimelech and Phicol the chief of his host' approaching the patriarch — a near-verbatim reprise of the king-and-captain motif addressing a patriarch.
  • Gen.21.25-31 (thematic): Abimelech's dispute and subsequent covenant with Abraham over wells/land at Beersheba — a thematic precedent for Abimelech's later negotiations and covenantal dealings with Isaac.
  • Gen.20.2-7 (allusion): Earlier encounter between Abimelech and Abraham (the taking of Sarah and God's intervention) echoes the pattern of royal confrontation/interaction with a patriarch and divine protection of the patriarch's household.
  • Gen.26.27-31 (structural): Immediate continuation of the scene: Abimelech and Phicol explain their motives, acknowledge God's presence with Isaac, and conclude a covenant — the direct resolution of the visit introduced in 26:26.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Abimelech went to him from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his companion and Phicol, the commander of his army.
  • And Abimelech went to him from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his companion, and Phicol the commander of his army.
27 And Isaac said to them, Why have you come to me, seeing that you hate me and have sent me away from you?

Gen.26.27 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר אלהם יצחק מדוע באתם אלי ואתם שנאתם אתי ותשלחוני מאתכם׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אלהם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מדוע: ADV
  • באתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl
  • אלי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • ואתם: CONJ+PRON,2,pl
  • שנאתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl
  • אתי: PRON,1,sg
  • ותשלחוני: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl+PRON,1,sg
  • מאתכם: PREP+PRON,2,pl

Parallels

  • Gen.26.26 (structural): Immediate literary counterpart in the same scene: Abimelech's question to Isaac ('Why have you come to us?') is answered by Isaac in 26:27, forming a question–response pair.
  • Gen.20:9-11 (verbal): Abimelech's confrontation with Abraham over Sarah (Why did you do this?/What have you done to us?) parallels the same pattern of fear, deception about a wife, and the probing question addressed to the patriarch.
  • Gen.12:17-20 (thematic): Pharaoh's rebuke of Abram after Sarah is taken (Why did you not tell me she was your wife?) echoes the theme of deception concerning a wife and the resulting hostile reaction from others.
  • Gen.37:4,28 (thematic): Joseph's brothers 'hated' him and 'sent him away' (sold him), paralleling the language and theme of being hated by one's kin/community and expelled from their presence.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Isaac said to them, Why have you come to me, since you hate me and have sent me away from you?
  • And Isaac said to them, "Why have you come to me, when you hate me and have sent me away from you?"
28 And they said, We have surely seen that YHWH has been with you; so we said, Let there now be an oath between us, between you and us, and let us cut a covenant with you,

Gen.26.28 - Details

Original Text

ויאמרו ראו ראינו כי־ היה יהוה ׀ עמך ונאמר תהי נא אלה בינותינו בינינו ובינך ונכרתה ברית עמך׃

Morphology

  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • ראו: VERB,qal,impv,2,pl
  • ראינו: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,pl
  • כי: CONJ
  • היה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • עמך: NOUN,m,sg,suff-2m
  • ונאמר: VERB,niphal,perf,3,m,sg
  • תהי: VERB,qal,juss,3,f,sg
  • נא: PART
  • אלה: DEM,pl,abs
  • בינותינו: PREP,1,c,pl
  • בינינו: PREP,1,c,pl
  • ובינך: CONJ+PREP+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ונכרתה: CONJ+VERB,niphal,perf,3,f,sg
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • עמך: NOUN,m,sg,suff-2m

Parallels

  • Gen.26:3-5 (verbal): God's promise 'I will be with you' (Heb. 'יהיה עָמְךָ') — background and verbal parallel to the servants' claim that the LORD was with Isaac.
  • Gen.26:31-33 (structural): Continuation of the same scene: Abimelech and Isaac 'swore an oath' and 'made a covenant' — directly parallels the petition in v.28 to cut a covenant.
  • Gen.21:27-34 (thematic): Earlier treaty between Abraham and Abimelech at Beersheba — similar pattern of dispute, oath, and covenant between a patriarch and a local ruler.
  • Gen.39:2-3,21,23 (verbal): Repeated refrain 'the LORD was with him' applied to Joseph; same verbal-theological motif of divine presence leading to favor and others' recognition.
  • Gen.31:44-54 (thematic): Jacob and Laban's covenant (heap and witness) — another patriarchal covenant-with-neighbor episode echoing the form and function of the oath made with Abimelech.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And they said, We have indeed seen that YHWH has been with you; and we said, Let there now be an oath between us, between us and you, and let us cut a covenant with you,
  • And they said, "We have indeed seen that YHWH has been with you; and we said, 'Let there now be an oath between us, between us and you, and let us cut a covenant with you,'
29 that you will do us no harm, just as we have not touched you and as we have done with you only good and have sent you away in peace. You now are blessed of YHWH.

Gen.26.29 - Details

Original Text

אם־ תעשה עמנו רעה כאשר לא נגענוך וכאשר עשינו עמך רק־ טוב ונשלחך בשלום אתה עתה ברוך יהוה׃

Morphology

  • אם: CONJ
  • תעשה: VERB,qal,imf,2,m,sg
  • עמנו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • רעה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • כאשר: CONJ
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • נגענוך: VERB,qal,perf,1,pl,obj:2,m,sg
  • וכאשר: CONJ
  • עשינו: VERB,qal,perf,1,pl
  • עמך: NOUN,m,sg,suff-2m
  • רק: PRT
  • טוב: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • ונשלחך: VERB,qal,impf,1,pl,obj:2,m,sg
  • בשלום: PREP+NOUN,m,sg
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • עתה: ADV
  • ברוך: ADJ,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Gen.26.28 (verbal): Immediate speech context — Abimelech and his men declare they have done Isaac only good and promise peace, then pronounce “You are now blessed by the LORD,” directly preceding and framing 26:29.
  • Gen.21:22-34 (structural): Earlier treaty between Abraham and Abimelech at Beersheba: oath/covenant language, mutual non‑injury and formalized separation — a closely parallel episode with the same parties and covenantal form.
  • Gen.31:44-55 (thematic): Jacob and Laban’s covenant: an agreement marked by oath, a witness‑heap, mutual pledge of non‑hostility and peaceful separation — parallels the covenantal/peaceful settlement language and reciprocal assurances in Gen 26:29.
  • Num.6:24-26 (verbal): Priestly blessing formula (“The LORD bless you and keep you…”) — parallels the explicit divine blessing pronounced in Gen 26:29 (“you are now blessed by the LORD”), reflecting the theme of receiving Yahweh’s blessing as sign of favor after covenantal reconciliation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • that you will do us no harm, just as we have not touched you and as we have done only good with you and sent you away in peace. You now are blessed of YHWH.
  • 'that you will do us no harm, just as we have not touched you and as we have done to you only good and have sent you away in peace. You, now, are the blessed of YHWH.'"
30 And he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

Gen.26.30 - Details

Original Text

ויעש להם משתה ויאכלו וישתו׃

Morphology

  • ויעש: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • משתה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויאכלו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • וישתו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Gen.21:22-34 (thematic): Abraham's treaty with Abimelech at Beersheba parallels Isaac's covenant with Abimelech/Phicol (Gen 26:26–31) — both are patriarchal peace-treaties with the same Philistine ruler and involve oaths and boundary/possession concerns.
  • Gen.31:44-54 (structural): Jacob and Laban make a covenant (heap and pillar) and then share a meal; the narrative structure of covenant followed by eating (Gen 31:54 'they did eat bread') parallels Isaac’s making a feast to seal the agreement.
  • Exod.24:9-11 (verbal): At Sinai the elders accompany Moses and 'saw God, and did eat and drink' (Exod 24:11). This is a close verbal and ritual parallel: a covenant/ceremony in which participants eat and drink together to mark the pact.
  • Luke 22:19-20 (thematic): Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper as a covenantal meal ('this is my body... this cup is the new covenant'), reflecting the biblical pattern of sealing covenants with shared bread and drink—the same social-ritual logic as Isaac's feast.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.
  • And he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.
31 And they rose early in the morning and swore each man to his brother; and Isaac sent them away, and they went from him in peace.

Gen.26.31 - Details

Original Text

וישכימו בבקר וישבעו איש לאחיו וישלחם יצחק וילכו מאתו בשלום׃

Morphology

  • וישכימו: VERB,qal,imf,3,m,pl
  • בבקר: PREP
  • וישבעו: VERB,qal,imf,3,m,pl
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאחיו: PREP
  • וישלחם: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf_wq,3,m,sg;obj=3,m,pl
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וילכו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • מאתו: PREP
  • בשלום: PREP

Parallels

  • Gen.21:27-31 (verbal): Abraham’s treaty with Abimelech: they make a sworn agreement over wells and depart in peace. Isaac’s oath here echoes the earlier Abimelech–Abraham covenant and similar language of swearing and peaceful sending away.
  • Gen.31:44-55 (structural): Jacob and Laban set up a covenant, swear to terms, and part on agreed terms. The ritualized covenant and amicable separation parallel Isaac’s covenantal oath and peaceful dismissal.
  • 1 Sam.18:3; 20:42 (thematic): Jonathan and David make a covenant ‘as between brothers,’ with sworn commitments and mutual protection. The motif of swearing brotherly oaths links to the phrase ‘one to his brother’ in Gen 26:31.
  • Gen.13:8-9 (thematic): Abraham and Lot agree to separate peacefully to avoid strife—‘let there be no strife between us.’ The theme of amicable resolution and peaceful parting parallels Isaac’s sending them away in peace after an oath.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And they rose early in the morning and each swore to his brother; and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
  • And they rose early in the morning and swore each man to his brother; and Isaac sent them away, and they went from him in peace.
32 And it happened on that day that the servants of Isaac came and told him about the well that they had dug, and they said to him, We have found water.

Gen.26.32 - Details

Original Text

ויהי ׀ ביום ההוא ויבאו עבדי יצחק ויגדו לו על־ אדות הבאר אשר חפרו ויאמרו לו מצאנו מים׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • ביום: PREP
  • ההוא: DEM,ms,sg
  • ויבאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • יצחק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויגדו: VERB,piel,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • אדות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • הבאר: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • חפרו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • ויאמרו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,pl
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • מצאנו: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,pl
  • מים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Gen.26:18-25 (structural): Immediate context in the same episode: Isaac’s servants dig successive wells, contend with local shepherds, and finally find and name a well (Rehoboth). Verse 26:32 reports the discovery of water as the culmination of these actions.
  • Gen.21:14-19 (thematic): Hagar and Ishmael’s crisis in the desert: God provides a well and Hagar ‘sees a well of water’ — a parallel theme of God’s provision of life-giving water in a desolate place and the discovery of a crucial well.
  • Gen.21:25-31 (allusion): Abraham’s dispute and subsequent covenant with Abimelech at Beersheba over wells. Genesis 26 revisits the same issues (wells, disputes, and covenant/oath) in Isaac’s time, so 26:32 participates in the ongoing Beersheba/well motif and treaty tradition.
  • Gen.29:2-11 (thematic): Jacob’s encounter at a well where he meets Rachel and her family: wells function as focal social and divine encounter-sites (discovery, provision, marriage/household formation), echoing the social and covenantal significance of finding water in Genesis 26.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And it happened on that day that the servants of Isaac came and told him about the well that they had dug, and they said to him, We have found water.
  • And it happened on that day that Isaac's servants came and told him about the well that they had dug and said to him, "We have found water."
33 And he called it Shibah; therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba to this day.

Gen.26.33 - Details

Original Text

ויקרא אתה שבעה על־ כן שם־ העיר באר שבע עד היום הזה׃

Morphology

  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • שבעה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • כן: ADV
  • שם: ADV
  • העיר: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • באר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • עד: PREP
  • היום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg

Parallels

  • Gen 21:31–33 (verbal): Abraham’s earlier covenant with Abimelech and the original naming of the well/place as Beersheba—uses the same naming formula (“therefore called Beersheba”) and provides the archetype for Isaac’s action.
  • Gen 26:31 (structural): Immediate context of the same episode: the covenant with Abimelech at Beersheba. Verse 33 follows this covenant-formula and completes the narrative by giving the place its name.
  • Gen 32:30 (thematic): Jacob names the site Peniel after a significant encounter (“For I have seen God face to face… therefore the name of it was called Peniel”)—parallel pattern of naming a location to memorialize a decisive event.
  • Gen 35:15 (thematic): After returning to Bethel Jacob ‘called the name of the place Bethel,’ echoing the motif of naming sites tied to covenantal/manifestation events and often described as so-called ‘to this day.’
  • Exod 17:15 (thematic): Moses builds an altar and names it Jehovah-nissi (‘The LORD is my banner’) after victory—another example of naming a cultic/memorial site in response to a significant event, paralleling the memorial naming of Beersheba.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And he called it Shibah; therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba to this day.
  • And he called it Shibah; therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba to this day.
34 And Esau was forty years old, and he took as a wife Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite.

Gen.26.34 - Details

Original Text

ויהי עשו בן־ ארבעים שנה ויקח אשה את־ יהודית בת־ בארי החתי ואת־ בשמת בת־ אילן החתי׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • עשו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ארבעים: NUM,m,pl
  • שנה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ויקח: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אשה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • יהודית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • בארי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • החתי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואת: CONJ
  • בשמת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • בת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • אילן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • החתי: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Gen.26:35 (structural): Immediate continuation: states that Esau’s Hittite wives (including Judith and Basemath) were a source of grief and bitterness to Isaac and Rebekah, directly commenting on the effect of Gen 26:34.
  • Gen.27:46 (thematic): Rebekah’s complaint about the "daughters of Heth/Hittites" and her insistence that Jacob not marry them echoes the parental displeasure introduced by Esau’s marriages in 26:34 and motivates later narrative action.
  • Gen.28:8-9 (thematic): Isaac and Rebekah’s objection to Esau’s Hittite wives leads to Esau taking Mahalath, daughter of Ishmael, to please his parents—showing the narrative response and contrast to the earlier Hittite marriages named in 26:34.
  • Gen.36:2-3 (verbal): Genealogical summary of Esau’s wives lists Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite and Basemath (here named as daughter of Ishmael) and Oholibamah — provides a parallel roster of Esau’s wives and highlights variant names/identifications across the text (textual/name parallels with 26:34’s Judith and Basemath).

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Esau was forty years old, and he took as a wife Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite.
  • And Esau was forty years old, and he took as a wife Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite.
35 And they were a bitterness of spirit to Isaac and to Rebekah.

Gen.26.35 - Details

Original Text

ותהיין מרת רוח ליצחק ולרבקה׃

Morphology

  • ותהיין: VERB,qal,imprf,3,f,pl
  • מרת: NOUN,f,sg,const
  • רוח: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ליצחק: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ולרבקה: CONJ+PREP,NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Gen.27:46 (thematic): Same household and immediate context: Rebekah explicitly laments the marriages to local (Hittite) women, expressing the same parental distress over children’s spouses that Genesis 26:35 summarizes.
  • Prov.17:25 (verbal): ‘A foolish son is a grief to his father’ — a direct proverbial expression of the same idea (children causing sorrow to parents) and similar wording to Genesis 26:35.
  • Prov.10:1 (thematic): Contrasts a wise son who brings joy with a foolish son who is a burden to his mother; parallels the theme that a child’s behavior (or marriage) produces emotional consequence for parents.
  • 1 Sam.2:12–17 (thematic): The corrupt conduct of Eli’s sons brings disgrace and divine judgment on the family; parallels the motif of sons’ misconduct causing grief and consequences for their parents.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And they were a bitterness of spirit to Isaac and to Rebekah.
  • And they were bitterness of spirit to Isaac and to Rebekah.

And there was a famine in the land, besides the first famine that had been in the days of Abraham; and Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines, to Gerar. And YHWH appeared to him and said, Do not go down to Egypt; dwell in the land that I tell you.

Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and bless you; for to you and to your seed I will give all these lands, and I will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham your father. And I will multiply your seed like the stars of the heavens, and I will give to your seed all these lands; and by your seed all the nations of the earth shall bless themselves,

because Abraham listened to my voice and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws. And Isaac dwelt in Gerar. And the men of the place asked about his wife, and he said, She is my sister; for he feared to say, My wife, lest the men of the place kill me on account of Rebekah, for she is beautiful in appearance. And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out through the window and saw—behold, Isaac was laughing with Rebekah his wife. And Abimelech called Isaac and said, Surely, look, she is your wife! How then did you say, She is my sister? And Isaac said to him, Because I said, Lest I die because of her. And Abimelech said, What is this you have done to us? One of the people nearly lay with your wife, and you would have brought guilt upon us. And Abimelech commanded all the people, saying, Whoever touches this man or his wife shall surely be put to death. And Isaac sowed in that land and found in that same year a hundredfold; and YHWH blessed him. And the man grew great, and he went on, going on and growing, until he became very great. And he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds, and many servants; and the Philistines envied him. And all the wells that his father’s servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines stopped them up and filled them with earth. And Abimelech said to Isaac, Go away from us, for you are mightier than we. And Isaac went from there and camped in the valley of Gerar and dwelt there. And Isaac dug again the wells of water that had been dug in the days of Abraham his father, which the Philistines had stopped up after the death of Abraham; and he called them by names like the names that his father had called them. And the servants of Isaac dug in the valley and found there a well of living water. And the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen, saying, The water is ours; and he called the name of the well Esek, because they contended with him. And they dug another well, and they quarreled also over it; and he called its name Sitnah. And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it; and he called its name Rehoboth, and he said, For now YHWH has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land. And he went up from there to Beer-sheba. And YHWH appeared to him that night and said, I am the God of Abraham your father; do not fear, for I am with you, and I will bless you and multiply your seed for the sake of Abraham my servant. And he built there an altar and called on the name of YHWH, and he pitched his tent there; and there Isaac’s servants dug a well. And Abimelech went to him from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his companion and Phicol the commander of his army. And Isaac said to them, Why have you come to me, seeing that you hate me and have sent me away from you? And they said, We have surely seen that YHWH has been with you; so we said, Let there now be an oath between us, between you and us, and let us cut a covenant with you,

that you will do us no harm, just as we have not touched you and as we have done with you only good and have sent you away in peace. You now are blessed of YHWH. And he made them a feast, and they ate and drank. And they rose early in the morning and swore each man to his brother; and Isaac sent them away, and they went from him in peace. And it happened on that day that the servants of Isaac came and told him about the well that they had dug, and they said to him, We have found water. And he called it Shibah; therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba to this day. And Esau was forty years old, and he took as a wife Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. And they were a bitterness of spirit to Isaac and to Rebekah.