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Genesis 26:1-2
Isaac was about to do the same thing that Abraham had done. When there was a famine in the land, he decided to go down to Egypt. However, in his case, God intervened, saying, "Do not go there." In a sense, He was saying, "Stay here. Live by faith. I will take care of you."
John W. Ritenbaugh
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What Does Genesis 26:1 Mean?
Facing a famine like the one in Abraham's day, Isaac was about to repeat his father's action by going down to Egypt. However, God intervened, telling him not to go there. In essence, God directed Isaac to stay, to live by faith, and trusted that He would take care of him.