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Genesis 25:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 25:6

Verse 6 of 34

Scripture focus

But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

Genesis 25:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 25:6

Theological / Devotional

Sent them away. Toward the close of his life Abraham appointed Isaac his legal heir (see Genesis 15:4) and bequeathed to him most of his property. To the sons of Hagar and Keturah he gave token gifts. In view of Abraham’s great wealth and hundreds of servants (see Genesis 13:2 ; 14:14), he was in a position to give each of these seven sons a number of servants and some of his flocks without perceptibly diminishing Isaac’s inheritance. Presumably, each son received sufficient for a good start in life. Sending these other sons “eastward” while he lived was a precaution against strife after his death, particularly in respect to the right Isaac to the land of Canaan.

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