Sarah
Wife
Basis: Genesis 11–23
All people
Patriarchal period
Abraham
Patriarch associated with God’s covenant promises
Also known as: Abram
Editorial status
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Profile
Originally called Abram, Abraham leaves his homeland in response to God’s call. Genesis connects him with promises concerning land, descendants, blessing, and a covenant marked by circumcision.
Relationships
Isaac
Son through Sarah
Basis: Genesis 21
Ishmael
Son through Hagar
Basis: Genesis 16
Lot
Nephew
Basis: Genesis 11:27–31; Genesis 12–14
Major events
Call to leave Haran
Abram is called to travel to a land God will show him.
Covenant promise
God promises descendants and establishes a covenant with Abram.
New names and covenant sign
Abram becomes Abraham and Sarai becomes Sarah.
Testing concerning Isaac
Abraham is tested and Isaac is spared.