Have a number of different types of pillows and let the children vote on which is the most comfortable one to sleep on. Sons Of Israel / Benai Israel Who Are They? Laban agreed. 12:5 And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came. Dost thou not know that I am a stranger in this land among Canaans seed, and why wilt thou do this unto me? You will have to read the links above to understand that story fully. The Abraham referred to here is probably not of the Biblical Abraham but the texts on the tablets offers some insight into life during Abrahams time. Before Jacob arrived at his old home he had a visit from God (in the form of an angel). As if all of this was not enough, Rachel steals from her father as the family sneaks away from Laban to return to Beersheba where Jacob had come from. Sometimes good things happened in Jacobs life and sometimes bad things happened. Month of the mission of Ishtar (i.e., Ammizadugga's 11th year). Some of the children were born to his wives and some were born to his wives servants. Genesis 13:1 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. This charitable ministry is not for profit and maintains its nontaxable status consistent with 26 USC 508(c)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to 501 (c)(3) organizations special rules as a mandatory exception.. Son of Abiatum; God reassured Jacob of his blessing and promise.
Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his woman and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South. Jacob recognises the magnitude of this promise, builds a pillar there and calls the place Bethel. In Canaan, God appeared to Abraham and told him: To your seed I will give this land. To show his appreciation Abraham built an altar to the Lord in Shechem. Leah had a number of children but many years passed before Rachel finally had children. What happened? The people of God are not perfect heroes and children should not be under the impression that they are. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. Of it 1/2 shekel of silver 37 And when Abrams herdsmen went to feed their flock they would not go into the fields of the people of the land, but the cattle of Lots herdsmen did otherwise, for they were suffered to feed in the fields of the people of the land [we will see that the people of the land are all men, Canaans seed]. Genesis 11:17-28 reads, Terah Begot Abram, Nahor, and Haran, and Haran begot Lot. And Haran died in the lifetime of Terah his Father in the land of his birth, Ur of Chaldees. The name Abraham later was given to Abram by God. Jacob thought he was marrying Rachel but Laban switched the brides. 11:28 And Haran died before his father Terah in the land of his nativity, in Ur of the Chaldees. Manifesting Yehovah's Image and Kingdom on the Earth, Precept 2 Yehovah And His Word Endures Forever, Precept 3 No Adding To Or Subtracting From His Word, Decisions, Decisions And The Casting Of Lots. Then Laban had an idea. 11:27 Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram [Abraham], Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot. for one month has hired. Month Ululu, day 25, son of Arad-ilishu; The 400 shars of land to Abamrama (Genesis 29-31) Jacob has always been the one who deceives but, once he connects with his family in Haran, he learns what it means to be the recipient of deception. This place will be a special place of remembrance.. Create an obstacle course and have the children travel like Jacob did. p. 344-345]. Wikipedia article Wikipedia ; torah.org torah.org ; Chabad,org chabad.org/library/bible ; Religious Tolerance religioustolerance.org/judaism ; BBC - Religion: Judaism bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism ; Israel, What happened when Jacob returned to meet his brother, Esau again? What new name did God give to Jacob? Always remain true to the facts found in the Bible but help children connect to its meaning by using drama, visual aids, voice inflection, student interaction and/or emotion. Use your own imagingation but you might include: Place where Jacob wrestles-pillows for sleeping, angel halo. The Biblical Abraham had a different father and worshipped only one god. 2G17 Genesis 13 and Yasher 14 15 God! Concerning the 400 shars of land, the field of Sin-idinam, This constitutes 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. See also McClintock and Strong Cyclopedia for Haran. On the first night of the journey Jacob slept out in the open. Jacob had fallen in love with Rachel so he had an idea. His new name would be called Israel.. Baptism, Torah Truth Or Tradition Of Men? Better Bible Study
As the first of the rent So, if Abram was 50, Lot had to be approximately 43; and the entitled son of Haran, the first-born son of Terah, the head of Nimrods host and the only heir of his father Haran. They connive to have children by Jacob and even offer their servant girls to him. Jacob and his family now made their home in nearby Shechem. 12:11 And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon: 12:12 Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive. Jacob stopped for the night on his way to Haran. Rachel and Leah. %PDF-1.6
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And on that long stairway he saw angels going up and down! Appeared and He prayed, Oh God, if you protect me and give me food and shelter on this journey, I will always remember you as the true God. To lease, thou hast sent; Mayest thou have peace, mayest thou have health! We saw last time, after Nimrod called Abram out of the fiery furnace, that 200 men joined themselves to Abram and became his servants; and they and their families stayed at Terahs house for 2 years. After he had been there a month, Laban wanted to know how much he should pay Jacob. She received her name Sarah from God. Abarama, son of Awel-Ishtar, Jasher 15:35 And Lot the son of Haran, Abrams brother, had a heavy stock of cattle, flocks and herds and tents, for Yehovah was bountiful to him on account of Abram. [Source: Fertile Crescent Travel, George Barton, Archaeology and the Bible 7th edition, American Sunday-School Union. he has received. Lot headed with his animals to Sodom and Abraham settled in Canaan. In Chapter 13, Lot heads off for the "the whole plain of Jordan" in which "all of it is well-watered." Hold! Every time, in good and in bad, God kept his promise and took care of Jacob. A wagon Haran was thrown in because of a lie Terah told to protect himself. (Genesis 32:1-33:11) Knowing he had previously treated his brother terribly, Jacob now carefully plans all sorts of appeasements leading up to meeting Esau again. son of Eteru, Discussion: Children share about bad things that have happened in their lives and then what lessons they have learned from them. 12:20 And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had. 11:29 And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah. 12:6 And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. What did Jacob use for a pillow one night when he was travelling to Haran? The Koran and Jewish tradition suggest the following reason for Abrahams departure from Ur: King Nimrod of Ur (or Babylon) tried to have young Abraham burned alive for refusing to worship local gods. top. Just as the flames were set a pool of water miraculously appeared to douse the flames. 13:8 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be 13:9 Is not the whole land before thee? in the presence of Ilukasha, Sin-idinam [Notes: This tablet is dated to the time of the migration of Abraham. The contract protects the owner's wagon from being driven the long, scenic route along the coast. I think Lot was with Abram for two reasons; the blessing he received and the protection he enjoyed while he was with him. Please Contact Michael to help support his work in building Yehovahs kingdom on the earth. Someone from his family would bring blessings to the whole world. BBC - Religion: Christianity bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/ ; Christianity Today christianitytoday.com; Biblical Images: Bible in Pictures creationism.org/books, ebibleteacher ebibleteacher.com ; Bible-History.com bible-history.com ; Pictures from the Bible lavistachurchofchrist.org ; Bible Instead, human imperfection is the backdrop of Gods perfection and amazing work. Take her and get out! There is no mention of Abraham in the long and detailed Egyptian historical record. 11:32 And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran. why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife? he will pay. Jacob had tricked his father and brother. Too many illustrations can be confusing so eliminate any that cover other stories or details you do not wish to emphasise in this lesson. This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been authorized by the copyright owner. According to Genesis, Abraham was the great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandson of Noah and was married to Sarah. Click here to download the slideshow or click here to download the pictures to print. has hired. Help Unite Jacob and Esau. In another episode in the Koran Abraham escaped from a fiery furnace to which he been sent for expressing his devotion to Allah. The year Ammizadugga, the king, brought 13:18 Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the LORD. of his field, Jacob Makes Peace with His Brother: Archaeologists working in Nablus have unearthed some very old altars in the Nablus area but there is no evidence that any of them are linked to Abraham in any way. Jacob agreed. from Mannum-balum-Shamash, Place for reunion with Esau-Welcome Home sign and/or celebration balloons and decorations. 
3. Your Bible study is too important to leave to a web search. Laban goes back to Haran and Jacobs family continue with him back to meet up with Jacobs brother, Esau. (Genesis 33:12-20) Jacob was still careful not to settle too closely to his brother. Divine forces intervened to protect him. His wives are jealous of each other and even bargain over the nights they spend with their husband. Those whom Abram leads MUST follow his directions or they will not be allowed to stay. Esau wanted to kill him for stealing the family blessing. separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left. Haran is the English name of two other people mentioned in the Bible. And who do you think was at the top of the ladder? and Iddatum Unto the land of Kittim Listen to how Abram addresses Lot. Is not the whole land before thee? During the trip Abraham began to worry that Sarahs great beauty might cause some trouble with the Egyptians so she pretended to be his sister.Abraham said, They will kill me while they will let you live. Abraham and Lot Abraham wandered in the desert with his animals but in time became wealthy, and distinguished himself as a war king and diplomat. Remember how Jacob tricked his father and brother in last weeks story? Jacobs family grows but with much angst and sorrow. The next morning Jacob got up very early and placed the stone on which hed been sleeping onto its side. Be sure and include a large stone among the choices. he shall not drive it. Jacob could not see Leah so he thought he was marrying Rachel. Jacob also strikes what appears to be a bargain with God. Jacob sends his wives, concubines and children on ahead to Esau while he, himself, stays behind. [8] Personal names which resemble Haran include ha-ri and ha-ru, from texts of second millennium BC Mari and Alalakh, and ha-ar-ri, from one of the Amarna lettersbut their meanings are uncertain. God told Jacob it was time to go. This was like a mileage limit on renting a U-Haul for a time period.]. on a lease 36 And when Abram was dwelling in the land the herdsmen of Lot quarreled with the herdsmen of Abram, for their property was too great for them to remain together in the land, and the land could not bear them on account of their cattle. Why did you not tell me she was your wife? Jacob is allowed to marry Rachel too under the condition he works another seven years. I took that up. In the presence of Ibku-Adad, The next morning, when the sun came up, Jacob saw that his new wife was Leah! It was known as the land of purple because people there made a unique purple dye from a local shellfish. And curse him that curses you. 13:5 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. Book: "Abraham: A Journey in the Heart of Three Faiths" by Bruce Feiler (William Morrow, 2002). Say, please, that you are my sisterand I shall stay alive because of you.. He made his home in the land of Canaan in a place called Shechem. In Chapter 19, Lot rests at a gateway of Canaanite city with a large chamber where people gathered to hang out, gossip and do business. Saying, Gimil-Marduk (wishes that) But Jacob did not need to be worried. He poured olive oil on it and named the special place Bethel. He did not always obey God. The Pharaoh was understandably angry. Have children make puppets and perform a show to retell the story. What did Jacob see in his dream? After Lot was captured by enemies of the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham and his men rescued him during a night time raid. From Shechem, Abraham and his group went to the high country east of Bethel and raised another altar. ", Abraham hired an ox, Abraham leased a farm, Abraham paid part of his rent, how Abraham Abraham of Ur of Chaldees might have moved to Canaan are all texts derived from Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets. May the god who protects thee thy head in luck During the journey Jacob dreamed of a stairway between heaven and earth on which angels were ascending and descending to the Lord at the top. Khabilkinum, From there they went south into the Negev desert and suffered. of the river as a frienc protected. (Thai) Who is the Creator? of the rent (?) in the presence of Beliyatum, scribe. In the Koran young Abraham smashes the idols in his father shop, an early sign of his fealty to one God. [Source: King James Version of the Bible, gutenberg.org]. As Harans heir, Lot not only has his own home and servants, but also his fathers home and all his servants. SwordSearcher is a complete scripture study package with over 100 valuable helps and commentaries included, fully searchable and indexed by both topic and verse references. Laban was angry but Jacob and his family left anyway. 2/3 of a shekel of silver [Note: This was Amizadugga's 13th year. Trickery and Jacobs Family Life in Haran Concerning thy dispatches I shall not be negligent. If one of the men or servants, who Abram is teaching and leading, were to disobey him they would be asked to leave. In Haran Abrahams father died and God spoke to Abraham for the first time. According to a Jewish story King Nimrod was told a prophet that a man would rise up against him and his pagan religion and Nimrod believed that Abraham might be this man and forced him to flee. The ground you are lying on is yours. For one month through the agency of Kishti-Nabium, as thou hast directed 12:15 The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house. son of Shelibia, Yasher 15:42 But I pray thee separate from me, go and choose a place where thou may dwell with thy cattle and all belonging to thee, but keep thyself at a distance from me, thou and thy household. Jacob was very angry with Laban but Laban said it was unfair for the younger sister to marry before the older. Laban tricked him into marrying Leah instead. Use a paper or real rock for the children to lay their head on while listening to the story. Even as Jacob moves away to escape retribution trickery seems to shadow each step. Lot was with him, but he did not obey Abram nor learn from him. I will give it to you and your children and your childrens children. damss seed to worship images, both Haran (82) and Abram (50) are thrown into Nimrods fiery furnace. After all, NONE of us deserve to represent God in any of the ways that he asks us to. [2] He died in Ur of the Chaldees, was a son of Terah, and brother of Abraham. Each teacher is unique so only use the illustrations that best relate to the way YOU are telling the story in THIS lesson. After the rescue of Lot, the high priest and king of Canaan gave Abraham wine and bread and declared: Blessed be Abraham by God Most High, maker of heaven and earth, and blessed he God Most High who has delivered your enemies into your hand., Sodom and Gomorrah, See SODOM AND GOMORRAH AND THE TOWER OF BABEL, Image Sources: Wikimedia, Commons, Schnorr von Carolsfeld Bible in Bildern, 1860. 1. for the year Ammizadugga, the king, from the hand of 11:30 But Sarai was barren; she had no child. The Bible offers no explanation why Abraham left Ur. There He Goes- Jesus on a Donkey Song, Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock Song, (Thai) Jesus Loves Me, (Thai) Jesus Loves the Little Children, (Thai) This Little Light of Mine. Genesis 12:10 And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land. a lordly, splendid statu (set up), in the presence of ilishu. 13:6 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit. the scribe They wanted him to find a wife there. Terah, a descendant of Shem son of Noah, was the father of Abram/Abraham, Nahor, and Haran. After all of the bad things that Jacob did, he was about to learn some good lessons from the Lord. Why did Jacob leave his families home and go to Haran? Providence Ministries is NOT incorporated with any kingdom of this world. Published by Topical Bible Publishing Company, 1905. Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an extensive irrigation system in Jordan that dates back to Abraham's time. In the following years many important events take place. Undeserving as he was, this promise sustained Jacob over the next twenty years as he worked for his uncle Laban and built a family and wealth. 1 0 obj
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The wall of Ammizadugga, (i.e., Ammizadugga's 11th year). 12:8 And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD. This story can be told using a variety of methods. 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The Bible said he used camels but they were not used as domesticated pack animals at the time when Abraham most likely made his journey. He knew he was not aloneGod was with him. An angry Laban follows and Laban and Jacob finally come to make a kind of treaty and separate. 12:17 And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife. It appears he is willing to use his family as a cushion for his own protection. Source: Nave's book module from SwordSearcher. You could simply use masking tape on the floor or use furniture and other obstacles. (Genesis 28:10-22) As Jacob flees from his family in Beersheba, he stops along the way one night to sleep. Sometimes we have good dreams and sometimes we have scary dreams. By Orville J. Nave. 12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 12:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. As the years went by Jacobs family grew. A ladder between heaven and earth with angels going up and down on the ladder. Archaeologist Barry Beitzel told U.S. News and World Report, "It's highly improbable" that someone inventing the story later "would have chosen Haran as a key location when the town hadn't existed for hundreds of years. Jacob Encounters God at Bethel From Ibni-sin The angel wrestled with Jacob. Learn how your comment data is processed. Such material is made available in an effort to advance understanding of country or topic discussed in the article. Look what Yasher says about Lot. Sarah was originally names Sarai. To the patrician speak, After working seven years, Laban said Jacob could marry Rachel. Abraham may have used donkeys as pack animals and traveled with them in a caravan. He used a stone for his pillow. Zaehner (Barnes & Noble Books, 1959); Old Testament Life and Literature by Gerald A. Larue, King James Version of the Bible, gutenberg.org, New International Version (NIV) of The Bible, biblegateway.com Complete Works of Josephus at Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL), translated by William Whiston, ccel.org , Metropolitan Museum of Art metmuseum.org Encyclopedia of the World Cultures edited by David Levinson (G.K. Hall & Company, New York, 1994); National Geographic, BBC, New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Smithsonian magazine, Times of London, The New Yorker, Time, Newsweek, Reuters, AP, AFP, Lonely Planet Guides, Comptons Encyclopedia and various books and other publications. All the land you see will give it and to your seed forever. To express his thanks Abraham built an altar in Hebron. The angel told Jacob that he was a fighter and so his name would no longer be Jacob but would be changed to a new name that suits a fighter. Romans 8:28 is a good verse to guide the discussion. Biblical Archaeology Society biblicalarchaeology.org ; Internet Jewish History Sourcebook sourcebooks.fordham.edu ; Complete Works of Josephus at Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL) ccel.org ; Judaism Judaism101 jewfaq.org ; Aish.com aish.com ; Interview: Put a towel, sheet, or piece of cloth on the head of one of the students and let them represent Jacob. When Jacob finally arrived in Haran all his relatives were happy to see him. (To enquire) concerning thy health I am sending. And all of the families of the earth shall bless themselves by you. Abraham obeyed God and left Haran. Click here for visual aids and story-telling methods. According to Genesis Abraham, his father, Sara and his orphaned nephew Lot moved from Ur to Harran, 600 miles away in present-day Turkey. According to Genesis 12:1 God speaks to 75-year-old Abraham and commands him: Go forth from your land and your birthplace and your fathers house to the land that I will show you. In the presence of Awele, son of Urri-bani,
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