A Wife for Isaac
Abraham Speaks to His Servant
“And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.”
Genesis 24:1 (KJV)
The text records Abraham’s old age and blessing.
“And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:”
Genesis 24:2 (KJV)
“And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a...
The Burial of Sarah
Sarah’s Death
“And Sarah was an hundred and seven and twenty years old: these were the years of the life of Sarah.”
Genesis 23:1 (KJV)
The text records Sarah’s age at her death.
Sarah Dies in Hebron
“And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her.”
Genesis 23:2 (KJV)
The text records Sarah’s death and Abraham’s mourning.
Abraham Speaks to the Sons of...
Abraham and Isaac (The Sacrifice of Isaac)
“And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.”
Genesis 22:1 (KJV)
The text records that God tested Abraham.
God Commands Abraham
“And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.”
Genesis 22:2 (KJV)
The text records that God...
The Birth of Isaac
“And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.”Genesis 21:1 (KJV)
The text records that the LORD visited Sarah.
Isaac Is Born
“For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.”Genesis 21:2 (KJV)
The text records that Sarah bore a son to Abraham.
The Child Is Named
“And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to...
Abraham and Abimelech
Abraham Sojourns in Gerar
“And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.” Genesis 20:1 (KJV)
The text records that Abraham journeyed and dwelt in Gerar.
Abraham Says Sarah Is His Sister
“And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.”Genesis 20:2 (KJV)
The text records that Abraham said Sarah was his sister, and Abimelech took...
Lot and His Daughters
Lot Dwells in a Cave
“And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters.” Genesis 19:30 (KJV)
The text records that Lot left Zoar and dwelt in a cave with his two daughters.
The Daughters’ Concern
“And the firstborn said unto the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the...
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
The Angels Come to Sodom
“And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;
And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.”
Genesis 19:1–2 (KJV)
The text...
The LORD Appears to Abraham
The LORD Appears in the Plains of Mamre
“And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;
And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,”
Genesis 18:1–2 (KJV)
The text records that the LORD appeared to Abraham, and three men stood by him.
Abraham Receives the Men
“And said, My Lord, if...
God’s Covenant with Abraham
God Appears to Abram
“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”
Genesis 17:1 (KJV)
The Covenant Established
“And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.”
Genesis 17:2 (KJV)
“And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a...
Sarai and Hagar
Sarai Gives Hagar to Abram
“Now Sarai Abram's wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar.And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.”
Genesis 16:1–2 (KJV)
The text records that Sarai gave Hagar, her handmaid, to Abram.
Hagar Conceives
“And Sarai Abram's wife took...
God’s Covenant with Abram
The LORD Speaks to Abram in a Vision
“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
Genesis 15:1 (KJV)
The text records that the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision.
Abram Speaks Concerning an Heir
“And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast...
Abram Rescues Lot
War Among the Kings
And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations; that these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.
Genesis 14:1–2 (KJV)
The text records a war between several kings, including:
Amraphel
Arioch
Chedorlaomer
Tidal
These kings fought against the...
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