Genesis 22

The faith and obedience of Abraham put to a most extraordinary test, Genesis 22:1 . He is commanded to offer his beloved son Isaac for a burnt-offering, Genesis 22:2 . He prepares, with the utmost promptitude, to accomplish the will of God, Genesis 22:3-6 . Affecting speech of Isaac, Genesis 22:7 ; and Abraham's answer, Genesis 22:8 . Having arrived at mount Moriah he prepares to sacrifice his son, Genesis 22:9 , Genesis 22:10 ; and is prevented by an angel of the Lord, Genesis 22:11 , Genesis 22:12 . A ram is offered in the stead of Isaac, Genesis 22:13 ; and the place is named Jehovah-jireh, Genesis 22:14 . The angel of the Lord calls to Abraham a second time, Genesis 22:15 ; and, in the most solemn manner, he is assured of innumerable blessings in the multiplication and prosperity of his seed, Genesis 22:16-18 . Abraham returns and dwells at Beer-sheba, Genesis 22:19 ; hears that his brother Nahor has eight children by his wife Milcah, Genesis 22:20 ; their names, Genesis 22:21-23 ; and four by his concubine Reumah, Genesis 22:24 .