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Genesis
Chapter 21
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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
Isaac
The son born to Abraham and Sarah in fulfillment of God's promise.
Person
Sarah
The wife of Abraham whom God renamed from Sarai to Sarah and through whom Isaac was promised.
Place
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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Ur of the Chaldees
The city from which Terah departed with Abram, Sarai, and Lot before travelling toward Canaan.