Genesis 26:30

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 26:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.
Genesis 26:30 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 26

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
30And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he made them a feast, etc.] Made a feast like a king, for the king and his grandees; he treated them in a generous way, according to their dignity, and agreeable to his own disposition and substance: and they did eat and drink; freely, cheerfully, and in a friendly manner; for both having spoken their minds, they agreed to bury all former things oblivion, and live in peace and friendship; though this feast was not on account of the covenant made between them, as is observed by some interpreters, but as an hospitable act, and a token of good will; for the covenant and the oath confirming it seem to be made next morning, as follows:”
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