Abraham is one of the most blessed people in the Bible. Although Scripture is not a comprehensive history of humans it does, however, chronicle the relationship of one man and his descendants with …

Abraham, as a sign of the covenant, circumcises himself, Ishmael (now 13) and his entire household (Genesis 17:7 - 14). God, a short time later, decides to visit Abraham in the form of a physical …

Abraham, along with Noah, Moses and King David, is considered one of the most important individuals in the Old Testament. His name is recorded 250 times in the King James Bible, the eighth most. God …

Where did Abraham's journey to Canaan (the Promised Land) begin? What places did he visit? How long did it take him?

God personally changed Abram's name (a quite rare occurrence in the Bible), when he was ninety-nine years old, to Abraham because of the blessings he would bestow on him. Sarai, his wife, also had …

Abraham and Keturah's descendants, through their son Midian, would play an active and usually negative role in the early history of Israel. It was through traveling Midianite merchants that Jacob's …

What was the purpose of angels visiting Abraham before the destruction of Sodom and its sister city Gomorrah? Why did he try to bargain to save them? What are the lessons we can glean from these …

Abraham had the faith to sacrifice Isaac, if needed, because he understood that God had the power to resurrect him from the dead (Hebrews 11:19). All the great blessings that would befall his …

Genealogy Fast Facts The genealogy from Shem to Abraham is the fifth found in the Bible. Preceding it are the lineages of Cain (Genesis 4), Seth (Genesis 5), Japheth and Ham (Genesis 10). For the …

Where did Abraham live before the journey that ultimately led him to Canaan? The city of Ur, where Abraham first lived, is one of the first places on earth where humans established a settlement.