Genesis 21:32

Thus they made a covenant at Beer–sheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.

Cross-references

Genesis 21:27 Historical context

Genesis 21:27 describes the covenant-making that precedes the departure in verse 32, completing the narrative.

Genesis 26:8 Historical context

Genesis 26:8 reintroduces Abimelech king of the Philistines in Isaac's story, continuing the narrative from Abraham's covenant.

Genesis 26:26 echoes the same Abimelech and Phichol returning to Isaac, mirroring their earlier covenant with Abraham at Beersheba.

Genesis 26:28 records Abimelech requesting a covenant with Isaac, the same kind of treaty-making seen here between Abimelech and Abraham.

Genesis 26:31 shows the covenant fulfilled with Isaac — the oath sworn and parties departing in peace, completing the pattern begun here with Abraham.

Genesis 31:53 shows Jacob and Laban swearing by the God of Abraham, linking later covenants to Abraham's example.

Genesis 10:14 Historical context

Genesis 10:14 traces the Philistines' origin from Casluhim, providing background for Abimelech's people.

1 Samuel 18:3 records Jonathan making a covenant with David, a later example of a personal covenant between leaders.