Genesis 25:11

The Death of Abraham · Genesis 25:7–11
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Translations

Modern
After Abraham’s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lahai-roi.
Traditional
And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his son Isaac; and Isaac dwelt by the well Lahai–roi.
Literal
And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed Isaac his son. And Isaac dwelt near Beer-lahai-roi.
Latin
Et post obitum illius benedixit Deus Isaac filio ejus, qui habitabat juxta puteum nomine Viventis et videntis.

Original

Hebrew
English
After Abraham’s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lahai-roi.

Notes

God blessed his son Isaac. Abraham had sent his other sons away. Isaac lived near Beer-lahai-roi, a special place where God answered prayers (16:14) and where Isaac waited for the Lord (24:62).

Even though Abraham had sons with another wife, he protected Isaac's inheritance and blessing.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Isaac Ishmael Symbolic Numbers

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau

Places

Beer-lahai-roi: Well where Hagar encountered the Angel of the Lord

Glossary

Beer-Lahairoi Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Isaac Lahai-Roi Mishma Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah Sheol

Topics

Beer-Lahai-Roi: Also Called Lahai-Roi, a Well Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Lives in the South Country at the Well Called Lahai-Roi Lahai-Roi: Isaac Lives At