G E N E S I S
CHAP. XXV.
The sacred historian, in this chapter, I. Takes his leave of Abraham, with an account, 1. Of his children by another wife, Genesis 25:1-4. 2. Of his last will and testament, Genesis 25:5; Genesis 25:6. 3. Of his age, death, and burial, Genesis 25:7-10. II. He takes his leave of Ishmael, with a short account, 1. Of his children, Genesis 25:12-16. 2. Of his age and death, Genesis 25:17; Genesis 25:18. III. He enters upon the history of Isaac. 1. His prosperity, Genesis 25:11. 2. The conception and birth of his two sons, with the oracle of God concerning them, Genesis 25:19-26. 3. Their different characters, Genesis 25:27; Genesis 25:28. 4. Esau's selling his birthright to Jacob, Genesis 25:29-34.