1. A   2. B   3. C   4. D   5. E   6. F   7. G   8. H   9. I
10. J   11. K   12. L   13. M   14. N   15. O   16. P   17. Q
18. R   19. S   20. T   21. U   22. V   23. W   24. Y   25. Z
Father of a multitude. Originally called Abram, “exalted father”
(Gen. 11:26; 17:5). Son of Terah, born in Ur of the Chaldees
(Gen. 11:26–28). The migration to Haran, where Terah died, is
found in Gen. 11:31. Abraham’s journey to Canaan, the divine
call, and the covenant are recorded in Gen. 12:1–5. His sojourn
in Egypt is given in Gen. 11–20 and Abr. 1–3. Other important
events: settlement in Hebron (Gen. 13:18); rescue of Lot and the
meeting with Melchizedek (Gen. 14); further blessings and
promises (Gen. 15:1; 17:8); institution of circumcision and
change of name to Abraham (Gen. 17:9–27); intercession for Lot
at Sodom (Gen. 19); offering of Isaac and renewal of the
covenant and blessings (Gen. 22); death of Sarah and purchase of
the cave of Machpelah as a family burial place (Gen. 23);
Abraham’s death and burial (Gen.