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Abraham the warrior wants a child

Abraham wins a battle in Genesis 14, then in Genesis 15 complains to God about being childless. Nothing else seems to matter.

Family over glory.

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The biblical narrative begins with the growth of families and family life.

Bible reference: Genesis 14–15

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 402

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