A.M. 2200. B.C. 1804.
Here we have,
(1,) Isaac in adversity, by reason of a famine in the land; which obliges him to change his quarters, 1. But God visits him with direction and comfort, Genesis 26:2-5. He denies his wife, and is reproved for it by Abimelech, Genesis 26:6-11.
(2,) Isaac in prosperity, by the blessing of God upon him, Genesis 26:12-14; Genesis 26:1, The Philistines were envious at him, Genesis 26:14-17; Genesis 26:2, He continued industrious in his business, Genesis 26:18-23; Genesis 26:3, God appeared to him, and encouraged him, and he returned to his duty, Genesis 26:24-25; Genesis 26:4, The Philistines at length made court to him, and a covenant with him, Genesis 26:26-33.
(3,) The disagreeable marriage of his son Esau was an allay to his prosperity, Genesis 26:34-35.