Gen 26:17-22 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 26:17-22: 26:17-22 Isaac moved ... to the Gerar Valley (away from the city of Gerar itself, 26:6 , but probably still within ten miles) and reopened his father’s wells . Isaac was also opposed there, but chose not to fight back; he relinquished one well after another until God’s blessing outdid the opposition. Whenever Isaac reopened a well, and regardless of how often enemies caused them to cave in, he found water. God was blessing Isaac and that blessing could not be hindered. Finally, the Philistines left Isaac alone.

a26:17-22►

‏ Genesis 26:17-22

Summary for Gen 26:17-22: 26:17-22 ^a Isaac moved ... to the Gerar Valley (away from the city of Gerar itself, 26:6 ^b, but probably still within ten miles) and reopened his father’s wells. Isaac was also opposed there, but chose not to fight back; he relinquished one well after another until God’s blessing outdid the opposition. Whenever Isaac reopened a well, and regardless of how often enemies caused them to cave in, he found water. God was blessing Isaac and that blessing could not be hindered. Finally, the Philistines left Isaac alone.