In a transitional section between the finding of Rebekah as Isaac's wife and the birth of their twin boys Esau and Jacob, Genesis pauses to tell us about the death of Abraham and his other sons, Ishmael (whom we already know) and six previously unnamed sons with Keturah.
A few insights emerge: The rift between Sarah and Hagar didn't continue with their sons, Isaac and Ishmael, at least not when it came to burying their father together. There is hope that family fractures aren't permanent.
Secondly, God blessed each of Abraham's sons, but only Isaac was the Child of Promise, the heir of the covenant. In this we see a reminder that Grace is God's gift to give according to his purpose.
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