Genesis 26:8 (WEB)
When he had been there a long time, Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out at a window, and saw, and, behold, Isaac was caressing Rebekah, his wife.
Fathers and councils · 4
Augustine of Hippo
“For both the king of Gerar and the king of the Egyptians were warned from Heaven not to harm Abraham, and another king not to harm Isaac, and others not to harm Jacob; while they were very few, and strangers, before he went over into Egypt to sojourn with his sons: which is understood to be herein mentioned.” — editor's note: Gen. xxvi. 8–11.
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Jerome
“Ever let the privacy of your chamber guard you; ever let the Bridegroom sport with you within.” — editor's note: Cf. Gen. xxvi. 8.
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Tertullian
“…violence of suitors: which (injuriousness and violence) even the father of the faith, Abraham, greatly feared in regard of his own wife’s grace; and Isaac, by falsely representing Rebecca as his sister, purchased safety by insult!” — editor's note: Gen. xxvi. 6–11.
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Clement of Alexandria
“He was seen sporting with his wife and helpmeet Rebecca by the prying king.” — editor's note: Gen. xxvi. 8.
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