Finally, after 25 years, God brings forth Isaac from Abraham and Sarah. The family rejoices as God's promise comes to pass. Also, the threat of Ishmael is removed so the "seed" has no rival. Likewise, Abraham makes a covenant of peace with the king of the land and worships his God there in peace. Everything has worked out. Life is good - until God asks Abraham to do something crazy in chapter 22.

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