The sacred historian, in this chapter, I. Takes his leave of Abraham, with an account, 1. Of his children by another wife, Gen. 25:1–4. 2. Of his last will and testament, Gen. 25:5–6. 3. Of his age, death, and burial, Gen. 25:7–10. II. He takes his leave of Ishmael, with a short account, 1.

Abraham lived, after the marriage of Isaac, thirty-five years, and all that is recorded concerning him during the time lies here in a very few verses. We hear no more of God’s extraordinary appearances to him or trials of him; for all the days, even of the best and greatest saints, are not eminent…

Immediately after the account of Abraham’s death, Moses begins the story of Isaac , and tells us where he dwelt and how remarkably God blessed him. Note, The blessing of Abraham did not die with him, but survived to all the children of the promise.

We have here an account of the birth of Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah: their entrance into the world was (which is not usual) one of the most considerable parts of their story; nor is much related concerning Isaac but what had reference to his father while he lived and to his…

We have here a bargain made between Jacob and Esau about the birthright, which was Esau’s by providence but Jacob’s by promise. It was a spiritual privilege, including the excellency of dignity and the excellency of power, as well as the double portion, Gen. 49:3.