Scriptural Giants: Friend of God  False and wicked priests tied
Abraham to a pagan altar to be sacrificed to the false gods that
he would not worship. As the priest of Elkenah strutted forward
and raised the dagger over Abraham’s heart, Abraham struggled to
free himself. But the bands held tight. Helpless, Abraham called
upon the Lord to save him.  Abraham’s plea was heard, and an
angel appeared, speaking comforting words as he unloosed
Abraham’s bands. “Abraham, Abraham, behold, my name is Jehovah,
and I have heard thee, and have come down to deliver thee.” He
told Abraham many more things and destroyed the altar and the
pagan statues. Then the Lord smote the wicked priest of Elkenah.
Because of his great faith, Abraham had been saved; and because
of the wickedness of the people, the Lord cursed the land with a
famine.  “Get thee out of thy country,” the Lord commanded
Abraham, “and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house,
unto a land that I will shew thee.”  Abraham did as he was
commanded. He took hi