Isaac in the Near Prospect of Death
Genesis 27:1-2
And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his oldest son…


I. HE HAS WARNINGS OF HIS APPROACHING END.

1. His advanced age.

2. Signs of weakness and decay.

II. HE SETS IN ORDER HIS WORLDLY AFFAIRS.

1. Duties prompted by the social affections.

2. Duties regarding the settlement of inheritance and property.

(T. H. Leale.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.

WEB: It happened, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his elder son, and said to him, "My son?" He said to him, "Here I am."




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