After Sarah's death, the next major event is the death of Ishmael. His descendants and their favored living spaces are detailed - again highlighting God's keeping His promise to this man and his mother so many years in the past.
Isaac, whom we left with his new bride last time, is now having children (there is a 20 year time lapse, too). Twins are born to this promised son of Abraham; and he receives the promise that they will be two great nations. The older makes many poor choices, much to the consternation of his parents; the younger is always looking for ways to turn events to his own advantage. Isaac himself has forgotten the lessons learned by father and almost causes an international incident by claiming his wife as his sister. In spite of this family's failings, God promises to bless them - - - and does!
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