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Genesis 15:1

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After these things the word of Yahweh came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Don't be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward."

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The Ancient Near East (Fertile Crescent)The ancient Near East and Fertile Crescent, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, the world of the patriarchs.
The Journeys of Abraham and the PatriarchsThe journeys of Abraham and the patriarchs from Ur through Canaan and into Egypt.

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Ur of the Chaldeans in southern Mesopotamia was Abram’s homeland; Damascus

Places in this passage

Genesis 15:1 mentions Chaldea, Damascus, Egypt, Euphrates and Ur.

Chaldea · M.Lubinski from Iraq,USA.
Damascus · Dosseman
Egypt · Ricardo Liberato
Euphrates · Ferrus

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