Gen 22:17-18 | TNotes | STEP | 22:17 Joshua and Old Testament Israel partially fulfilled the promise that Abraham’s descendants would conquer the cities (literally take possession of the gates ) of God’s enemies ; this will be fulfilled fully by the church (cp. Matt 16:18 and study note there).

bMatt 16:18►

c22:18–25:11►

f25:1-11►

‏ Genesis 22:17-18

22:17 ^a Joshua and Old Testament Israel partially fulfilled the promise that Abraham’s descendants would conquer the cities (literally take possession of the gates) of God’s enemies; this will be fulfilled fully by the church (cp. Matt 16:18 ^b and study note there).
Summary for Gen 22:18: 22:18–25:11 ^c Abraham passed the test of faith; from this point, his task was to pass the covenant blessings to Isaac. He purchased a burial plot (ch 23 ^d), acquired a wife for Isaac (ch 24 ^e), and distributed his property (25:1-11 ^f).