Genesis 25:6

But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

Cross-references

Genesis 25:1 Historical context

Genesis 25:1 introduces Keturah, whose sons (along with Hagar's) are the 'concubines' children' sent away with gifts in 25:6. Direct narrative continuation.

In Genesis 21:14, Abraham sends Hagar and Ishmael away with provisions, mirroring his actions here.

In Genesis 21:10, Sarah's demand to send away Ishmael prefigures this sending of other sons here.

Genesis 16:3 Historical context

Genesis 16:3 introduces Hagar as a concubine to Abram, setting the precedent for the sons of concubines mentioned here.

In Deuteronomy 21:17, the firstborn gets a double share, contrasting Abraham's provision for non-heirs here.

Ezekiel 46:16 Related theme

Ezekiel 46:16's laws on gifts and inheritance to sons echo Abraham's provision for his sons through gifts.

Rehoboam dispersing his sons in 2 Chronicles 11:23 reflects a similar strategy to Abraham's dispersal of family members.

In 2 Chronicles 21:3, a father giving gifts to his sons parallels Abraham's gifts to the sons of his concubines.