Gen 12:7 | TNotes | STEP | 12:7 The Lord appeared to Abram at Shechem (12:6 ) to confirm that this land was the Promised Land. Israel was to occupy this land, but sharing in God’s promises required their faith (cp. Num 14 ; Josh 1:6-9 ). • to your descendants: Abram did not yet possess the land; he lived as a temporary settler.

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dJosh 1:6-9►

‏ Genesis 12:7

12:7 ^a The Lord appeared to Abram at Shechem (12:6 ^b) to confirm that this land was the Promised Land. Israel was to occupy this land, but sharing in God’s promises required their faith (cp. Num 14 ^c; Josh 1:6-9 ^d).

• to your descendants: Abram did not yet possess the land; he lived as a temporary settler.