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The patriarchs

Isaac born

1896 BCUssher date

Genesis 21:1–7; Romans 4:18–21; Hebrews 11:11–12

As God had promised, Sarah gave birth to Isaac when Abraham was 100 and she was 90.

Sarah conceived, and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.

Genesis 21:2 (World English Bible)

Twenty-five years after God first promised Abram offspring, the son arrived. Sarah, who had laughed in disbelief, now laughed for joy: “God has made me laugh” (21:6). Paul says Abraham didn't weaken in faith, even though his body was already worn out (Romans 4:19).

Dating notes

Abraham was 100 (Genesis 21:5).

Open on the timelineRead Genesis 21:1–7