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Genesis 26:31
ESV In the morning they rose early and exchanged oaths. And Isaac sent them on their way, and they departed from him in peace.
NIV Early the next morning the men swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they went away peacefully.
NASB In the morning they got up early and exchanged oaths; then Isaac sent them away, and they left him in peace.
CSB They got up early in the morning and swore an oath to each other. Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.
NLT Early the next morning, they each took a solemn oath not to interfere with each other. Then Isaac sent them home again, and they left him in peace.
KJV And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.

What does Genesis 26:31 mean?

Early in his stay in Gerar, Isaac did poorly at developing his relationship with the people. His lie about his wife, Rebekah, brought the anger of the king (Genesis 26:6–11). This same king later asked Isaac to leave the area out of jealousy and fear over his prosperity (Genesis 26:14–16). Even then, locals disputed with Isaac about rights to water (Genesis 26:18–22). For these reasons, when the king and his advisors arrive to see Isaac in Beersheba (Genesis 26:23–26), Isaac is understandably skeptical (Genesis 26:27).

After their reassurances and explanation, Isaac has agreed to make a covenant of peace with King Abimelech and the Philistines (Genesis 26:28–30). After a night of feasting and drinking, both now take their oaths to do the other no harm. They will co-exist, with Isaac and his large company living near Beersheba. Isaac then sends them away, back to Gerar, in peace and with no further animosity between them.

Abraham made a similar peace treaty, also with the king of Gerar, in Genesis 21.
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