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.
Ver. 6. Abraham gave gifts.] So doth God to reprobates; but they are giftless gifts, better be without them. a Saepe Deus dat iratus quod negat propitius. God gives wealth to the wicked, non aliter ac siquis crumenam auto plenam latrinae inieciat. b The Turkish empire, saith Luther, as great as it is, is but a crust cast to the dogs by the rich householder, c or as Joseph's cup, &c.
Eastward, to the east country.] To both the Arabias, which were countries rough but rich; looked rudely, but, searched regularly, afforded great store of fine gold, precious stones, and pleasant odours.
a Eχθρων αδωπα δωπα και οικ ονησιμα - Soph.
b Gasp. Ens.
c Panis mica quam dives pater familias proiecit canibus.