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Genesis
Chapter 12
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Abraham
The patriarch whom God called from his homeland and to whom God gave covenant promises concerning land, descendants, and blessing.
Person
Joseph
A son of Jacob who was sold into slavery, raised to authority in Egypt, and used by God to preserve his family during famine.
Person
Lot
Abraham's nephew who traveled with him from Haran into the land of Canaan.
Person
Sarah
The wife of Abraham whom God renamed from Sarai to Sarah and through whom Isaac was promised.
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Babel
The place in the land of Shinar where people built a city and tower, and where God confused their language and scattered them.
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Beersheba
A significant biblical location in the southern region of Canaan associated especially with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Israel's territorial boundaries.
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Bethel
A significant place of worship where Abram built an altar and Jacob later received visions from God.
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Canaan
The land to which God called Abram and which became central to the covenant promises.
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Egypt
A major ancient kingdom repeatedly connected with Abraham, Joseph, Israel's bondage, the Exodus, and later biblical history.
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Haran
The city where Terah’s family settled before God called Abram to continue toward Canaan.
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Hebron
An important patriarchal city associated with Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, and the cave of Machpelah.
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Land of Goshen
The region of Egypt where Jacob and his family settled during the famine.
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Ur of the Chaldees
The city from which Terah departed with Abram, Sarai, and Lot before travelling toward Canaan.