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The tenth and final trial according to Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, was the binding of Isaac and the terrible discovery that while Abraham and Isaac were away, Sarah had died. Not being at Sarah’s side ...

He is the unchangeable God. He is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. When Abram heard all the promises God made to Him, he asked, “O Lord GOD, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” ...

(Genesis 18:23). Starting with 50, Abraham eventually negotiates down to 10 righteous individuals, and God promises to spare ...

I will make of you a great nation, And I will bless you. — Genesis 12:1-2 God instructed Abraham to leave his home and travel to Canaan, the Promised Land, which is today known as Israel.