Verses 12–25  Here we have,  I. The tokens of God’s good-will to
Isaac. He blessed him, and prospered him, and made all that he
had to thrive under his hands. 1. His corn multiplied strangely,
Gen. 26:12. He had no land of his own, but took land of the
Philistines, and sowed it; and (be it observed for the
encouragement of poor tenants, that occupy other people’s lands,
and are honest and industrious) God blessed him with a great
increase. He reaped a hundred fold; and there seems to be an
emphasis laid upon the time: it was that same year when there
was a famine in the land; while others scarcely reaped at all,
he reaped thus plentifully. See Isa. 65:13; My servants shall
eat, but you shall be hungry, Ps. 37:19; In the days of famine
they shall be satisfied. 2. His cattle also increased, Gen.
26:14. And then, 3. He had great store of servants, whom he
employed and maintained. Note, As goods are increased those are
increased that eat them, Eccl. 5:11.  II. The tokens of the
Philistines’ ill-will to him. They