Called by God; leaves Haran for Canaan
2091 BCE (scriptural)
Called by God; leaves Haran for Canaan
God calls Abram: “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” The promise follows: “I will make you into a great nation… and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Abram obeys without knowing destination. Foundational act of faith.