Genesis 26:1-5 ▼

1 Now there was another famine in the land, subsequent to the one that had occurred in Abraham’s (father of many) time. And Isaac (he laughs) went to Abimelech (my father is king) king of the Philistines (immigrants) at Gerar (a lodging place).

2 The LORD {YHWH} appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt (land of bondage). Settle in the land where I tell you.

3 Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham (father of many).

4 I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed,

5 because Abraham (father of many) listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.”