²⁵ Isaac built an altar^(A) there and called on the name of the Lord.^(B) There he pitched his tent, and there his servants dug a well.^(C)

²⁶ Meanwhile, Abimelek had come to him from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his personal adviser and Phicol the commander of his forces.^{(D) 27} Isaac asked them, “Why have you come to me, since you were hostile to me and sent me away?^(E)”