Genesis 22:3
The Scripture
(3) And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Abraham is commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on a mountain, but Isaac doubts his father's willingness. Abraham obeys, yet God halts the plan and provides a ram as a substitute, saving Isaac's life. The chapter illustrates God's faithfulness and Abraham's profound faith.
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