Translations
Modern
Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.
Traditional
And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.
Literal
And Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac.
Latin
Deditque Abraham cuncta quæ possederat, Isaac:
Original
Hebrew
English
Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.
Notes
Abraham loved all his sons, so before he died, he gave them gifts and sent them away as he had sent Ishmael (21:8–14). This made certain that Isaac remained his heir.
Even though Abraham had sons with another wife, he protected Isaac's inheritance and blessing.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Concubinage, Concubines Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Midian, Midianite Mishma Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah
Topics
Abraham: Testament of Heir: General Scriptures Concerning Inheritance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Will: A Testament of Abraham