{"id":7474,"date":"2024-11-23T12:23:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T18:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/?p=7474"},"modified":"2025-07-02T10:00:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:00:40","slug":"abraham-sarah-hagar-isaac-and-ishmael","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/abraham-sarah-hagar-isaac-and-ishmael\/","title":{"rendered":"Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, and Ishmael"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are three Chats below with the second and third being follow-ups to the first. These Chats stemmed from Ross Nichols’ teaching on this date titled Dysfunctional but Divine: The Chosen Family<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YouTube Intro to Ross’s video is – The story of Abraham\u2019s family, chosen to fulfill the Divine plan, is far from ideal. Conflict, favoritism, jealousy, and strained relationships define their journey, revealing a portrait of extreme dysfunction. In this week\u2019s class, we\u2019ll explore the narratives surrounding Abraham and Sarah, focusing on the women in Abraham\u2019s life and the two sons who both came perilously close to death in the unfolding of heaven\u2019s plan. Join us for a deep dive into this masterfully told and deeply human story.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Chat GPT on 11\/23\/2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The timeline of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, and Ishmael as described in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis, is central to the early history of the patriarchs. Below is a chronological outline based on biblical accounts:<\/mark><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Key Timeline of Events<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Call of Abram (Abraham)<\/strong>\n
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    • Event<\/strong>: God calls Abram to leave Haran and promises to make him a great nation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 12:1-9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Approximate Age of Abram<\/strong>: 75 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Abram in Egypt<\/strong>\n
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      • Event<\/strong>: Abram and Sarai (later Sarah) go to Egypt due to famine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 12:10-20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • God’s Covenant with Abram<\/strong>\n
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        • Event<\/strong>: God promises Abram descendants as numerous as the stars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Approximate Age of Abram<\/strong>: 85 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Birth of Ishmael<\/strong>\n
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          • Event<\/strong>: Sarai, barren and growing older, gives her maidservant Hagar to Abram to bear a child. Hagar gives birth to Ishmael.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 16<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Age of Abram<\/strong>: 86 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Significance<\/strong>: Ishmael is considered the father of many Arab nations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • God Renames Abram and Sarai<\/strong>\n
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            • Event<\/strong>: God changes Abram\u2019s name to Abraham (\u201cfather of many nations\u201d) and Sarai\u2019s to Sarah (\u201cprincess\u201d) and reaffirms His promise of a son through Sarah.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 17<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Age of Abraham<\/strong>: 99 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Birth of Isaac<\/strong>\n
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              • Event<\/strong>: Sarah miraculously conceives and gives birth to Isaac, fulfilling God\u2019s promise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 21:1-7<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Age of Abraham<\/strong>: 100 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Age of Sarah<\/strong>: 90 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Conflict Between Sarah and Hagar<\/strong>\n
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                • Event<\/strong>: After Isaac\u2019s birth, Sarah grows jealous of Ishmael and Hagar. Sarah demands that Abraham send them away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 21:8-21<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Significance<\/strong>: God reassures Abraham that Ishmael will also become a great nation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Binding of Isaac<\/strong>\n
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                  • Event<\/strong>: God tests Abraham\u2019s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac, though Isaac is ultimately spared.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 22<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Approximate Age of Isaac<\/strong>: 20-30 years old (traditionally interpreted).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Death of Sarah<\/strong>\n
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                    • Event<\/strong>: Sarah dies in Hebron at the age of 127.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 23<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Age of Isaac<\/strong>: 37 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Age of Abraham<\/strong>: 137 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Abraham’s Later Years<\/strong>\n
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                      • Event<\/strong>: Abraham remarries (Keturah) and has additional children. He dies at the age of 175.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 25:1-11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                        Lifespans and Key Ages<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Abraham<\/strong>: 175 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Sarah<\/strong>: 127 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Hagar<\/strong>: Not specified, but likely much younger than Abraham and Sarah.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Ishmael<\/strong>: Lived 137 years (Genesis 25:17).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Isaac<\/strong>: Lived 180 years (Genesis 35:28).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          This timeline highlights the faith journey, family dynamics, and foundational roles of these individuals in both Jewish and Islamic traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          Here\u2019s an expanded timeline incorporating the events in Beer-sheba and Hebron, detailing who was there, when, and why according to the biblical narrative.<\/strong><\/mark><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

                          Timeline with Beer-sheba and Hebron<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                          1. Abram Settles Near Hebron<\/strong>\n
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                            • Event<\/strong>: After separating from Lot, Abram settles by the oaks of Mamre near Hebron and builds an altar to the Lord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 13:18<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Why<\/strong>: Abram chose this location after Lot chose the Jordan Valley. It became a central base for Abram\u2019s activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Abraham’s Covenant with Abimelech in Beer-sheba<\/strong>\n
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                              • Event<\/strong>: Abraham makes a covenant with Abimelech, the king of Gerar, over a disputed well, establishing his rights to the land and water at Beer-sheba. Abraham plants a tamarisk tree there and calls on the name of the Lord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 21:22-34<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • When<\/strong>: After the birth of Isaac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Why<\/strong>: The covenant symbolized a peaceful agreement, and Beer-sheba became a significant place of worship and residence for Abraham.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Hagar and Ishmael in Beer-sheba<\/strong>\n
                                  \n
                                • Event<\/strong>: After being sent away by Abraham at Sarah\u2019s insistence, Hagar and Ishmael wander in the wilderness of Beer-sheba. God hears Ishmael\u2019s cries and provides a well to save them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 21:8-21<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Why<\/strong>: This event demonstrates God\u2019s care for Ishmael and His promise to make him a great nation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Sarah Dies in Hebron<\/strong>\n
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                                  • Event<\/strong>: Sarah dies in Hebron (in Kiriath-arba). Abraham purchases the cave of Machpelah from the Hittites as a burial site, establishing a permanent family tomb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 23:1-20<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • When<\/strong>: When Sarah is 127 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Why<\/strong>: Hebron was Abraham’s home base at the time, and the purchase of Machpelah marked a significant act of faith in God\u2019s promise of land ownership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Isaac in Beer-sheba<\/strong>\n
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                                    • Event<\/strong>: Later in his life, Isaac resides in Beer-sheba. Like his father Abraham, he has a covenant encounter with Abimelech over wells and builds an altar there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 26:23-33<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Why<\/strong>: Beer-sheba was significant as a place of God\u2019s provision and peace agreements, tying Isaac\u2019s story to Abraham\u2019s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Abraham in Hebron in His Later Years<\/strong>\n
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                                      • Event<\/strong>: Abraham continues to live near Hebron until his death at 175 years old. He is buried alongside Sarah in the cave of Machpelah.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Reference<\/strong>: Genesis 25:7-10<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Why<\/strong>: Hebron remained central for Abraham as a place of burial for himself and his family, fulfilling God\u2019s promises of a foothold in the Promised Land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                        Summary of Locations<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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                                        1. Beer-sheba<\/strong>:\n
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                                          • Who was there<\/strong>: Abraham, Hagar and Ishmael, Isaac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Why<\/strong>: Place of God\u2019s provision (wells), peace covenants, and worship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • When<\/strong>: During the lives of Abraham and Isaac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Hebron<\/strong>:\n
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                                            • Who was there<\/strong>: Abraham, Sarah, and later their descendants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • Why<\/strong>: Base of operations, place of worship (altar by Mamre), and burial site (Machpelah).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • When<\/strong>: Throughout Abraham\u2019s life and after Sarah\u2019s death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                              Both Beer-sheba<\/strong> and Hebron<\/strong> are key locations tied to God\u2019s promises, acts of faith, and family dynamics in the stories of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, and Ishmael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                              Here\u2019s the expanded timeline of Beer-sheba and Hebron with the ages of key individuals added, supported by verses from the American Standard Version (ASV).<\/mark><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

                                              Timeline with Ages and Supporting Scriptures<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                                              1. Abram Settles Near Hebron<\/strong>\n
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                                                • Event<\/strong>: Abram builds an altar to the Lord by the oaks of Mamre in Hebron.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                • Age of Abram<\/strong>: Approximately 75 years old (after God called him from Haran at 75).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                • Reference<\/strong>:\n
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                                                  • \u201cAnd Abram moved his tent, and came and dwelt by the oaks of Mamre, which are in Hebron, and built there an altar unto Jehovah.\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 13:18, ASV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  • Abraham\u2019s Covenant with Abimelech in Beer-sheba<\/strong>\n
                                                      \n
                                                    • Event<\/strong>: Abraham and Abimelech make a covenant over a well at Beer-sheba. Abraham plants a tamarisk tree and worships God.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                    • Age of Abraham<\/strong>: Likely around 100 years old (after Isaac\u2019s birth).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                    • Reference<\/strong>:\n
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                                                      • \u201cAnd Abraham sojourned in the land of the Philistines many days.\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 21:34, ASV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • \u201cAnd Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of Jehovah, the Everlasting God.\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 21:33, ASV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • Hagar and Ishmael in Beer-sheba<\/strong>\n
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                                                        • Event<\/strong>: Hagar and Ishmael are sent away. Ishmael cries out, and God provides a well in the wilderness of Beer-sheba.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        • Age of Abraham<\/strong>: 100 years old (Ishmael is 14; Isaac is an infant).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        • Reference<\/strong>:\n
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                                                          • \u201cAnd Abraham was a hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 21:5, ASV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          • \u201cAnd the thing was very grievous in Abraham\u2019s sight on account of his son.\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 21:11, ASV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          • Sarah Dies in Hebron<\/strong>\n
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                                                            • Event<\/strong>: Sarah dies at the age of 127 in Kiriath-arba (Hebron). Abraham purchases the cave of Machpelah for her burial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                            • Age of Abraham<\/strong>: 137 years (10 years older than Sarah).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                            • Age of Isaac<\/strong>: 37 years (born when Sarah was 90).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                            • Reference<\/strong>:\n
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                                                              • \u201cAnd the life of Sarah was a hundred and seven and twenty years: these were the years of the life of Sarah.\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 23:1, ASV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                              • \u201cAnd afterward Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre (the same is Hebron), in the land of Canaan.\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 23:19, ASV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                              • Isaac in Beer-sheba<\/strong>\n
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                                                                • Event<\/strong>: Isaac dwells in Beer-sheba, makes a covenant with Abimelech, and builds an altar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                • Age of Isaac<\/strong>: Likely 60-80 years old (after the birth of Esau and Jacob at age 60).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                • Reference<\/strong>:\n
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                                                                  • \u201cAnd he went up from thence to Beer-sheba. And Jehovah appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham\u2019s sake.\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 26:23-24, ASV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  • Abraham in Hebron in His Later Years<\/strong>\n
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                                                                    • Event<\/strong>: Abraham lives near Hebron until his death at 175 years old. He is buried alongside Sarah in the cave of Machpelah.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                    • Age of Abraham<\/strong>: 175 years at death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                    • Reference<\/strong>:\n
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                                                                      • \u201cAnd these are the days of the years of Abraham\u2019s life which he lived, a hundred threescore and fifteen years. And Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years, and was gathered to his people.\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 25:7-8, ASV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        Summary of Ages and Events<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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                                                                        • Abram settles in Hebron<\/strong>: Age 75<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        • Covenant in Beer-sheba<\/strong>: Abraham, 100<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        • Hagar and Ishmael sent away<\/strong>: Abraham, 100; Ishmael, 14; Isaac, infant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        • Sarah dies in Hebron<\/strong>: Sarah, 127; Abraham, 137; Isaac, 37<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        • Isaac in Beer-sheba<\/strong>: Isaac, 60-80<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        • Abraham\u2019s death in Hebron<\/strong>: Abraham, 175<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                                                          Prompt – Identify the time periods when Abraham and Hagar lived in Beer-sheba and Sarah lived in Hebron. Cite supporting scripture from the ASV and list all sources at the end of the response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                                          Abraham and Hagar in Beer-sheba<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

                                                                          Abraham and Hagar both spent time in Beer-sheba, but their stays occurred in distinct contexts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                                                          1. Hagar’s Departure to Beer-sheba<\/strong>:
                                                                            After Sarah demanded Hagar and her son Ishmael be sent away, Abraham gave provisions to Hagar, and she wandered in the wilderness of Beer-sheba.\n
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                                                                            • “And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beer-sheba.”<\/em> (Genesis 21:14, ASV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                            • Abraham’s Stay in Beer-sheba<\/strong>:
                                                                              After making a covenant with Abimelech regarding a well of water, Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba and called upon the name of the Lord.\n
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                                                                              • “And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of Jehovah, the Everlasting God.”<\/em> (Genesis 21:33, ASV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                Sarah in Hebron<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                Sarah’s residence in Hebron is noted earlier in the narrative. Abraham and Sarah lived in the area of Hebron, specifically in the oaks of Mamre, which is near Hebron. Sarah died there, and Abraham mourned her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                                                                • “And Sarah died in Kiriath-arba (the same is Hebron), in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her.”<\/em> (Genesis 23:2, ASV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                  Timeline Context<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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                                                                                  • Sarah was in Hebron during her final years, while Abraham spent time in Beer-sheba after sending Hagar away. This suggests overlapping but distinct locations for their lives during specific periods.<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                  • The shift between these locations indicates that Abraham likely divided his time between Beer-sheba and Hebron depending on family and covenantal obligations<\/span>.<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                    Sources<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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                                                                                    1. Holy Bible, American Standard Version (ASV): Genesis 21:14, 21:33, 23:2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                    2. Contextual analysis of Abraham’s movements based on the ASV narrative structure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                                                                      There are three Chats below with the second and third being follow-ups to the first. These Chats stemmed from Ross Nichols’ teaching on this date titled Dysfunctional but Divine: The Chosen Family. YouTube Intro to Ross’s video is – The story of Abraham\u2019s family, chosen to fulfill the Divine plan, is far from ideal. Conflict, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[187],"tags":[175,92,206],"class_list":["post-7474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-historical","tag-abraham","tag-hb","tag-isaac"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7474"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7474\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12045,"href":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7474\/revisions\/12045"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7474"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theway.davisinterests.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}