MPV Commentary

1. Abraham had taken a wife, Keturah, who is referred to as his concubine in 1 Chronicles 1:32. It's unlikely that he married her after Sarah's death, given that she bore him six sons. Additionally, Abraham sent them all away during his lifetime to establish their own independence. This marriage is mentioned here out of chronological order to provide a complete picture of the patriarch's life.

5-6. When dividing his inheritance, Abraham gave the majority to Isaac, while also providing gifts to the sons of Keturah and Ishmael. Although they migrated to the East country, which refers to Arabia, each received a portion of their father's estate, possibly in livestock or other possessions. This arrangement likely brought satisfaction, as it remains a common practice among pastoral tribes.