His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite, the field Abraham had bought from the Hittites. There Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah. Genesis 25: 9-10
I wonder if Isaac and Ishmael became friends. Although Ishmael was sent away, he was there to bury his father. At that time, Isaac was living near Beer Lahai Roi, a place that was name by Ishmael’s mother, Hagar, when she fled from Sarai after Ishmael was born. Oh, I’m sure Ishmael harbored resentment towards Isaac; Ishmael was Abraham’s first born, but Isaac was the chosen one.
I just wonder what kind of relationship they had towards the end of their lives. Goodness knows, the beginning was full of turmoil.
Lord, I wonder what my relationship will be with my siblings towards the end of our lives. There has been so much turmoil over the years, that now I find it easier to live my life apart from them. Soften our hearts, Spirit, so that when the day comes to bury my father, we can stand side by side without anger.