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Verse 26

Genesis 26:23

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

From there Isaac went up to Beersheba,

American Standard Version (1901)

And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.

Bible in Basic English

And from there he went on to Beer-sheba.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he went up from that place to Bersabee,

Free Bible Version

From there he moved on to Beersheba.

Geneva Bible 1599

So he went vp thence to Beer-sheba.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.

One Unity Resource Bible

He went up from there to Be'er-Sheva [Well of Seven, Well of an Oath].

Translation for Translators

From there Isaac went up to Beersheba.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Isaac went up from there to Beersheba.

Noah Webster Bible

And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.

World English Bible

He went up from there to Beersheba.

Young's Literal Translation

And he goeth up from thence [to] Beer-Sheba,

Context

Isaac’s Prosperity

²²He moved on from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Rehoboth and said, “At last the LORD has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.”²³From there Isaac went up to Beersheba,²⁴and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.”

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

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Summary

In this verse, God appears to Isaac and reassures him of His presence and blessing. Despite facing opposition and conflict in the land of Gerar, Isaac is encouraged by God's promise to be with him and to multiply his descendants. This encounter demonstrates God's faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham, extending His protection and favor to the next generation. Isaac's response of building an altar signifies his gratitude and worship towards God for His provision and guidance in the midst of challenges.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Isaac's Journey to Beersheba. - Here, where Abraham had spent a long time (Gen 21:33.), Jehovah appeared to him during the night and renewed the promises already given; upon which, Isaac built an altar and performed a solemn service. Here his servants also dug a well near to the tents.

Genesis 26:23

Isaac’s Prosperity

²²He moved on from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Rehoboth and said, “At last the LORD has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land.”²³From there Isaac went up to Beersheba,²⁴and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.”

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Berean Standard Bible

From there Isaac went up to Beersheba,

American Standard Version (1901)

And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.

Bible in Basic English

And from there he went on to Beer-sheba.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he went up from that place to Bersabee,

Free Bible Version

From there he moved on to Beersheba.

Geneva Bible 1599

So he went vp thence to Beer-sheba.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.

One Unity Resource Bible

He went up from there to Be'er-Sheva [Well of Seven, Well of an Oath].

Translation for Translators

From there Isaac went up to Beersheba.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Isaac went up from there to Beersheba.

Noah Webster Bible

And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.

World English Bible

He went up from there to Beersheba.

Young's Literal Translation

And he goeth up from thence [to] Beer-Sheba,