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Isaac

1991 BC – 1811 BC

Son of Abraham and Sarah, the child of promise. Willingly submitted when Abraham was tested by God on Mount Moriah. Father of Jacob and Esau.

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1991 BC – 1811 BC
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2066 BC

Birth of Isaac

The promised son is born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age, fulfilling God's covenant promise.

2050 BC

The Binding of Isaac

God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham obeys, and God provides a ram as a substitute.

2006 BC

Birth of Jacob and Esau

Isaac's wife Rebekah gives birth to twins. Esau, the firstborn, is red and hairy; Jacob is born grasping Esau's heel.

1929 BC

Jacob Deceives Isaac for the Blessing

Jacob disguises himself as Esau and deceives his aged father Isaac into giving him the firstborn's blessing.

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Old Kingdom Egypt & Canaanite City-States
1991 BC1811 BC
Old Kingdom Egypt & Canaanite City-States
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Prophecy & Fulfillment

Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his only son foreshadows God offering His only Son (Genesis 22; John 3:16).

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Son of Abraham and Sarah, the child of promise.

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