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The Patriarchal Age

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Some points to ponder, for Biblical Patriarchs:

Patriarchal age—the time of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (between 1900 and 1600 b.c.)

A. Rulers of:
Kings and princes Gen. 12:15–20
Family heads (fathers) Gen. 18:18, 19

B. Business of:
Cattle, etc Gen. 12:16
Caravans Gen. 37:28–36
Selling, etc Gen. 23:1–20
Contracts Gen. 21:27–30
Business agreements Gen. 30:28–34

C. Customs of:
Prevalence of polygamy Gen. 16:4
Existence of slavery Gen. 12:16
Son’s wife, selected by his father Gen. 24:1–4
Children given significant names Gen. 29:31–35

D. Religion of:
Existence of idolatry Gen. 35:1, 2
Worship of God Almighty Gen. 14:19–22
God’s covenant recognized Gen. 12:1–3
Circumcision observed Gen. 17:10–14
Headship of father Gen. 35:2
Obedience primary Gen. 18:18, 19
Prayers and sacrifices offered Gen. 12:8
Blessings and curses pronounced by father Gen. 27:27–40
True faith believed Matt. 15:28; Heb. 11:8–22

Thomas Nelson Publishers: Nelson’s Quick Reference Topical Bible Index. Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1995 (Nelson’s Quick Reference), S. 474
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