Gen 25:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5-6 : Abraham made Isaac his main heir, giving him everything he owned (Genesis 25:5 ). This was fair to Sarah, his first wife, and to Rebekah, Isaac’s wife, who had been promised this. The special promises from God, like the land of Canaan and the covenant, were for Isaac. Abraham also gave gifts to his other sons, including Ishmael and the sons of Keturah, and sent them away to live in the east (Genesis 25:6 ). This kept Isaac’s inheritance safe. Abraham did this while he was still alive, showing wisdom and care for his family. The children of the east became a large group, as God had promised Abraham many descendants (Judges 6:5,33 ).

‏ Genesis 25:5

v. 5-6: Abraham made Isaac his main heir, giving him everything he owned (Genesis 25:5 ^a). This was fair to Sarah, his first wife, and to Rebekah, Isaac’s wife, who had been promised this. The special promises from God, like the land of Canaan and the covenant, were for Isaac. Abraham also gave gifts to his other sons, including Ishmael and the sons of Keturah, and sent them away to live in the east (Genesis 25:6 ^b). This kept Isaac’s inheritance safe. Abraham did this while he was still alive, showing wisdom and care for his family. The children of the east became a large group, as God had promised Abraham many descendants (Judges 6:5,33 ^c).