Story · 22 · The Matriarch

Abraham laughed

When God promises nations will come from Sarah, Abraham falls on his face laughing and suggests Ishmael instead. God firmly refuses.

The patriarch was slow to learn.

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Abraham even tried to adopt his servant Eliezer as heir before learning the promise required his own child, with Sarah.

Bible reference: Genesis 15:2–4; 17:15–19

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 359

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