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Sarai (later Sarah) leaves Ur of the Chaldeans with her husband Abram and father-in-law Terah. As Abram's wife, she shares in God's call to leave everything familiar and journey to an unknown land promised by God.
GEN.11.31

And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.

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Sarah

Sarah was Abraham's wife and the mother of Isaac. Despite decades of barrenness, God fulfilled His promise and she gave birth at age 90. Her faith is honored in Hebrews, and she is called a 'mother of nations.'

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Journey Timeline

  1. Early Lifec. 2156 BC

    Ur of the Chaldeans

    Sarai (later Sarah) leaves Ur of the Chaldeans with her husband Abram and father-in-law Terah. As Abram's wife, she shares in God's call to leave everything familiar and journey to an unknown land promised by God.

    GEN 11:31

  2. Journey to Egyptc. 2091 BC

    Egypt

    During a severe famine, Abram takes Sarai to Egypt. Fearing for his life because of her beauty, Abram asks her to say she is his sister. Pharaoh takes her into his palace, but God afflicts his household with plagues, revealing the deception.

    GEN 12:10-20

  3. Giving Hagar to Abrahamc. 2081 BC

    Canaan

    After ten years in Canaan without a child, Sarai gives her Egyptian servant Hagar to Abram as a wife, hoping to build a family through her. This culturally acceptable practice leads to painful family conflict when Hagar conceives.

    GEN 16:1-4

  4. Conflict with Hagarc. 2080 BC

    Canaan

    When Hagar becomes pregnant, she looks down on Sarai, who responds harshly. Hagar flees but is told by an angel to return. The tension between the two women would persist and affect their sons' relationship.

    GEN 16:4-6

  5. Name Changed to Sarahc. 2067 BC

    Hebron

    God changes Sarai's name to Sarah, meaning 'princess.' He promises that she will bear a son and become the mother of nations, with kings descending from her. At age 89, she is promised a miracle child.

    GEN 17:15-16

  6. Three Visitors at Mamrec. 2067 BC

    Hebron

    Three divine visitors appear at Abraham's tent. Sarah, listening from inside the tent, laughs when she hears the promise that she will have a son within a year. The Lord asks, 'Is anything too hard for the Lord?'

    GEN 18:1-15

  7. Birth of Isaacc. 2066 BC

    Hebron

    At age 90, Sarah miraculously gives birth to Isaac. She names him 'laughter,' saying 'God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.' Her long years of waiting are rewarded.

    GEN 21:1-7

  8. Hagar and Ishmael Sent Awayc. 2063 BC

    Canaan

    At Isaac's weaning feast, Sarah sees Ishmael mocking. She demands that Abraham send Hagar and Ishmael away, refusing to let Ishmael share Isaac's inheritance. Though distressing to Abraham, God confirms Sarah's request.

    GEN 21:8-14

  9. Death at Hebronc. 2029 BC

    Hebron

    Sarah dies at age 127 in Hebron, the only woman whose age at death is recorded in Scripture. Abraham mourns and weeps for her, then purchases the cave of Machpelah as a burial site for her and future generations.

    GEN 23:1-20

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