Restating it as it was stated in chapter one that Gen.12:1 has been undervalued and become issue of contention among scholars in regard to the interpretation of Genesis 12:1-3. This has to do with whether the promise of blessing clause is the purpose or result of the command (go). Definitely, many biblical scholars must have written on the same subject although it may be from different perspectives. But, their ideas and postulations are worthy of consideration. The researcher shall therefore, review related literatures on Abraham in the patriarchal narrative, Yahweh’s promises and patriarchs, the concept of $LH, concept of $RB, and the connection/disconnection between Genesis 1-11 and Genesis 12:1-3 in order to establish a basis for this research work. 2.1 Abraham in Patriarchal Narrative As a forefather of the Israelite nation, Abraham is obviously one of the most significant figures described in the Old Testament. Not only is he Israel’s biological ancestor, the father of the special line of seed through which blessing would come to all nations, but he is also the role model for the chosen community, both in the faith he exercises and the obedience he exhibits. The importance of Abraham extends far beyond the total of space allocated to him both in the Old Testament and the New Testament . About the history and …show more content…
He summarizes it that the course of mortal life figured as a journey especially as a journey to a future state of rest or blessedness as well as to refer to specific historical journeys. From this argument one may therefore say that it is necessary to maintain a date for Abraham in the nineteenth century B.C.; and that the patriarchs are firmly rooted in