Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Genesis 26:25-32 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

25. Isaac built an altar there and worshipped the Lord. Then he set up camp, and his servants started digging a well.

26. Meanwhile, Abimelech had left Gerar and was taking his adviser Ahuzzath and his army commander Phicol to see Isaac.

27. When they arrived, Isaac asked, “Why are you here? Didn't you send me away because you hated me?”

28. They answered, “We now know for certain that the Lord is with you, and we have decided there needs to be a peace treaty between you and us. So let's make a solemn agreement

29. not to harm each other. Remember, we have never hurt you, and when we sent you away, we let you go in peace. The Lord has truly blessed you.”

30. Isaac gave a big feast for them, and everyone ate and drank.

31. Early the next morning Isaac and the others made a solemn agreement, then he let them go in peace.

32. Later that same day Isaac's servants came and said, “We've struck water!”