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THE PASSING AWAY OF A PATRIARCH

Text: Genesis 25
6 March 2012

THE PASSING AWAY OF A PATRIARCH

1. In the ancient days

a) Polygamy was widely practised

b) Concubines were also allowed (Genesis 25:6)

c) Keturah (Genesis 25:1)

i) Six sons (Genesis 25:2)

ii) Eight grandchildren (Genesis 25:3-4)

2. The will and legacy of Abraham

a) Gifts to the sins of the concubines (Genesis 25:6)

b) His wealth was given to Isaac (Genesis 25:5)

3. Death and burial of Abraham

a) Died at 175 years of age (Genesis 25:7)

i) Good old age

ii) An old man and full of years (Genesis 25:8)

b) Burial

i) Isaac

ii) Ishmael (Genesis 25:9) (Cf. Genesis)

c) Burial ground

i) Cave of Machpelah (Genesis 25:9) (Cf. Genesis 23)

ii) Same cave as Sarah (Genesis 25:10)