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How did Ishmael come to be born, and what was Abram's age at his birth?
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Sarai gave Hagar to Abram to bear a child, leading to Ishmael's birth when Abram was 86.
How was Rebekah chosen as Isaac's wife?
A servant was sent to find a wife among Abraham's kin. Rebekah was chosen after a sign at the well.
Who were Ishmael's descendants, and what is notable about them?
Ishmael had 12 sons, forming 12 tribes, and his descendants lived in hostility.
What significant changes occurred with the covenant of circumcision?
God changed Abram's name to Abraham and Sarai's to Sarah, promised a son through Sarah, and established circumcision as a covenant sign.
What were the circumstances surrounding the predicted destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah?
Three visitors predicted Sarah's pregnancy, and God revealed plans to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham negotiated with God to spare the righteous.
Who was Terah, and what is notable about his family?
Terah was the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. Haran died in Ur of the Chaldeans, and Abram's wife Sarai was barren. Nahor's wife was Milkah, Haran's daughter.
What covenant did God make with Abram relating to his descendants and land?
God promised Abram many descendants and land from Egypt to the Euphrates, and foretold the future enslavement of Abram's descendants.
What were Abraham's contributions to the covenant in his later life?
Abraham married Keturah, had six more sons, and after his death, his son Isaac continued the covenant.
What was the nature of Abraham's test of faith with Isaac?
God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel intervened, providing a ram instead.
What are the details of Sarah's death and burial?
Sarah died at 127, and Abraham bought the cave of Machpelah from Ephron the Hittite for her burial.
Describe the circumstances under which Abram rescued Lot.
Kings rebelled against Kedorlaomer, and Lot was captured. Abram rescued him with 318 trained men.
What led to the separation of Abram and Lot, and where did Lot choose to settle?
Abram and Lot's herdsmen quarreled due to insufficient resources. Lot chose the fertile plains near Sodom to settle.
What did God promise Abram when instructing him to go to Canaan?
God promised to make Abram a great nation.
What major event transpired between Esau and Jacob related to the birthright?
Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for stew.
Why did Abram and his family travel to Egypt, and what occurred there with Pharaoh?
A famine forced Abram to Egypt. He asked Sarai to say she was his sister, leading to Pharaoh taking her, but God inflicted Pharaoh, who then returned Sarai and sent Abram away with wealth.
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