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
Selling, etc Gen. 23:1–20
Contracts Gen. 21:27–30
C. Customs of:
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
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
True faith believed Matt. 15:28; Heb. 11:8–22
The Patriarchal Age
Some points to ponder, for Biblical Patriarchs:
Patriarchal age—the time of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (between 1900 and 1600 b.c.)