Topical Encyclopedia The final chapter of Abraham's life, as recorded in the Bible, reflects a period of fulfillment and continued faithfulness to God's promises. Abraham, originally named Abram, is a central patriarchal figure in the biblical narrative, revered for his unwavering faith and obedience to God. His last days are marked by the continuation of God's covenant and the establishment of his legacy through his descendants.Abraham's Later Years and Family After the death of his wife Sarah, Abraham took another wife named Keturah, who bore him six sons: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah (Genesis 25:1-2). These sons, along with Ishmael, whom Hagar bore to Abraham, and Isaac, the child of promise born to Sarah, represent the fulfillment of God's promise to make Abraham "a father of many nations" (Genesis 17:4). Despite having many sons, Abraham's primary focus remained on Isaac, the child through whom God's covenant would be established. Abraham ensured that Isaac would inherit the blessings and promises given by God. To prevent any potential disputes over inheritance, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away to the east, away from Isaac (Genesis 25:5-6). Abraham's Death and Burial Abraham lived a long and full life, reaching the age of 175 years. The Bible records that he died "at a good old age, an old man and full of years, and he was gathered to his people" (Genesis 25:8). This phrase signifies not only his physical death but also his joining with his ancestors in the afterlife, a common expression of the time indicating a peaceful and honorable passing. Isaac and Ishmael, his two eldest sons, came together to bury their father in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite, which is near Mamre (Genesis 25:9). This burial site, which Abraham had purchased as a family tomb, also held the remains of Sarah, and it would later become the burial place for Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob. Legacy and Covenant Fulfillment Abraham's death did not mark the end of his influence or the promises God made to him. The covenant established by God with Abraham continued through Isaac and his descendants. God's promise to make Abraham's offspring as numerous as the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore (Genesis 22:17) began to unfold through the generations that followed. The New Testament reflects on Abraham's faith and the fulfillment of God's promises, emphasizing that Abraham "believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness" (Romans 4:3). His life serves as a testament to the faithfulness of God and the importance of trust and obedience in the believer's life. Abraham's legacy is not only seen in the physical descendants through Isaac and Ishmael but also in the spiritual lineage of all who share in the faith of Abraham, as articulated by the Apostle Paul: "So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith" (Galatians 3:9). Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia Last Days of AbrahamThe closing years of Abraham's life were distinguished by
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