God said to Abram, "Go away from your land, from your birthplace,
and from your father's house, to the land that I will show you. I will make you
into a great nation. I will bless you and make you great." (Genesis 12:1-2)


A view of Hebron

Abraham's Journey
From Mesopotamia to Canaan

God's Promise
"To your descendents I have given this land"

The Covenant
A personal pact with God

Uncontested Property
Abraham acquires land

Forging of a Nation
From Hebrews to Israelites: the tribes become a people

The Holy Land
Boundaries of the promise

Joshua's Interpretation
"Now therefore fear the Lord"

Zion
The beloved

Navigating the Bible
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