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Son of promise
Isaac
Patriarchs · c. 2066–1886 BC
Life
The son God promised to Abraham and Sarah in their old age. Married Rebekah; father of Esau and Jacob.
Bound on Moriah; married Rebekah; father of Esau and Jacob.
Key Facts
- Born when Abraham was 100
- Nearly sacrificed on Moriah
- Married Rebekah
- Tricked into blessing Jacob
Why this matters
Type of Christ — the beloved son offered by the father; carrier of the covenant line.
Where to Read
Contemporaries
Noah
Builder of the ark
c. 2950 BC
Shem
Son of Noah, ancestor of Abraham
Post-Flood
Abraham
Father of the faithful
c. 2166–1991 BC
Sarah
Wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac
c. 2156–2029 BC
Lot
Nephew of Abraham
Patriarchal
Melchizedek
Priest-king of Salem
Patriarchal
Rebekah
Wife of Isaac
Patriarchal
Jacob (Israel)
Father of the twelve tribes
c. 2006–1859 BC
Esau
Twin of Jacob, father of Edom
Patriarchal
Joseph
Prime minister of Egypt
c. 1915–1805 BC