Genesis 21:34 meaning and explanation
And Abraham resided in the land of the Philistines for a long time.
Genesis 21:34, Berean Standard Bible
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This closing verse summarizes Abraham's settled life in the region around Beersheba, in the territory associated with the Philistines, after his covenant with Abimelech. The narrator notes that Abraham stayed there "a long time," a quiet detail that marks a period of peace and stability after years of wandering and family conflict.
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