From Abraham to Jacob
Old Testament Division—Third Period
LEADING PERSONS
Abraham.—Lived in Ur of the Chaldees. Called by God to leave country and home and kindred to go to Canaan, the promised land (Gen. 12:1 to 25:11).
Isaac.—Son of Abraham (Gen. 21). Proposed as a sacrifice (Gen. 22:1-19). Married Rebekah (Gen. 24).
Esau.—Son of Isaac. Sold his birthright to his brother (Gen. 25:27-34).
Jacob.—Son of Isaac. By a trick secured his father's parting blessing, to which Esau was entitled (Gen. 27:1-45). Journeyed in search of a wife, and married (Gen. 28:10 to 31:16). Returned and was forgiven by Esau (Gen. 31:17 to 33:20). His name changed to Israel and he became the father of the Jewish nation (Gen. 35:9-15). Had twelve sons, who become the heads of the Twelve Tribes of Israel (Gen. 35:23-27).
TIME.—1928 B. C. to the birth of Joseph, 1752 B. C.
PLACES.—Ur of Chaldees, Canaan, Egypt.
SIGNIFICANCE OF EVENTS.—With Abraham God began a course of dealings with man which continued for about two thousand years. Setting apart Abraham with his family was really the beginning of the chosen nation, although the national life did not begin until after the escape from Egypt (see [Lesson 5]).