Introduction:
Abraham, originally named Abram, is a central figure in the Bible, known as the patriarch of the Israelites, Ishmaelites, Edomites, and Midianites. His household, as described in the Book of Genesis, was extensive and included family members, servants, and livestock. This entry explores the composition and significance of Abraham's household, drawing from the Berean Standard Bible for scriptural references.

Family Members:

1. Sarah (Sarai): Sarah, originally named Sarai, was Abraham's wife and half-sister (Genesis 20:12). She is noted for her beauty and her initial barrenness, which was later miraculously resolved by God, allowing her to give birth to Isaac in her old age (Genesis 21:1-3).

2. Isaac: Isaac was the promised son of Abraham and Sarah, born when Abraham was 100 years old (Genesis 21:5). He is a key figure in the Abrahamic covenant, through whom God's promises to Abraham were to be fulfilled.

3. Hagar: Hagar was an Egyptian maidservant to Sarah. At Sarah's behest, she became Abraham's concubine and bore him a son, Ishmael (Genesis 16:1-4).

4. Ishmael: Ishmael was Abraham's first son, born to Hagar. Although not the child of promise, God blessed Ishmael and promised to make him a great nation (Genesis 17:20).

5. Keturah: After Sarah's death, Abraham took another wife, Keturah, who bore him six sons: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah (Genesis 25:1-2).

Servants and Dependents:

1. Eliezer of Damascus: Eliezer was a trusted servant in Abraham's household, initially considered as Abraham's heir before the birth of Isaac (Genesis 15:2-3).

2. 318 Trained Men: Abraham's household was large enough to include 318 trained men, born in his household, whom he led in a successful rescue mission to save his nephew Lot (Genesis 14:14).

3. General Servants: The household included numerous servants, as evidenced by the need for circumcision of all male members as part of the covenant with God (Genesis 17:23).

Livestock and Wealth:

Abraham was a wealthy man, with large flocks and herds, silver, and gold. His wealth is mentioned in several passages, indicating the prosperity of his household (Genesis 13:2).

Covenant and Religious Practices:

1. Covenant of Circumcision: God established a covenant with Abraham, marked by the rite of circumcision for all male members of his household (Genesis 17:10-14).

2. Altars and Worship: Abraham built altars and worshiped God at various locations, demonstrating his faith and the religious practices of his household (Genesis 12:7-8).

Significance:

Abraham's household was not only a familial unit but also a microcosm of the broader promises and covenants God made with him. The household's composition and dynamics reflect the unfolding of God's plan for Abraham's descendants and the nations that would arise from them.