Genesis 26:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of: Go not down into Egypt - As Abraham had taken refuge in that country, it is probable that Isaac was preparing to go thither also; and God, foreseeing that he would there meet with trials, etc., which might prove fatal to his peace or to his piety, warns him not to fulfill his intention.