GENESIS 26

ISAAC LIES TO KING ABIMELECH 

There is another famine in the land, so Isaac travels to Gerar. God reminds Isaac of the promises He made to Abraham that now apply to him. 

Isaac tells Abimelech the same lie as Abraham in Genesis 20, trying to disguise his wife for his sister. Abimelech sees Isaac and Rebekah laughing and knows they are married. Abimelech is understanding and tells his people not to kill Isaac or Rebekah. 

Isaac has an abundance of crops and livestock, which causes an argument over water and the use of a well. Abimelech visits Isaac and they come to an agreement. 

Esau takes two wives, named Judith and Basemath, who make life bitter for Isaac and Rebekah.