Below you will find what I hope will be a helpful tool for you keep a better grasp of the passing of time as it relates to Abraham, Sarah, Ishmael and Isaac found in the historical event of Genesis chapters 12-25.
Genesis 12
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Egyptian Journey
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(v. 4) Abraham 75 Years Old
Sarah 65 years old
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Genesis 13
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Separation form Lot
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Genesis 14
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War of Kings
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Genesis 15
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God Promises a Son
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Genesis 16
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Ishmael Born
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(v. 16) Abraham 86 Years
Old
Sarah 76 Years Old
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Genesis 17
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Covenant of Circumcision
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(vv. 1, 25) Abraham 99
Years Old
(v 17) Sarah 90 Years Old
(v.25) Ishmael 13 Years Old
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Genesis 18
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Birth of Isaac Promised
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Genesis 19
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Destruction of Sodom
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Genesis 20
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Abraham’s Treachery
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Genesis 21
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Isaac Born
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(v. 5) Abraham 100 Years
Old
(v.5) Isaac is Born
Sarah 90 Years Old
Ishmael 14 Years Old
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Genesis 22
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Offering Of Isaac
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Genesis 23
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Death of Sarah
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(v. 1) Sarah 127 Years Old
Abraham 137 Years Old
Ishmael 51 Years Old
Isaac 37 years Old
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Genesis 24
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Isaac’s Bride
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Genesis 25
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Death Of Abraham
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(v. 7) Abraham 175 Years
Old
Ishmael 89 Years Old
Isaac 75 Years Old
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Establishing Ages
When a specific verse is not
noted, ages of an individuals are approximate to ages of others
- Abraham’s age established in Genesis 12:4 -- 75 years old
- Sarah’s age established in Genesis 17;17 -- 90 years old
- Sarah was approximately 10 years younger than AbrahamGenesis 17:1 Abraham was 99 years oldGenesis 17:17 Sarah 90 years old
- Ishmael’s age established in Genesis 17:25 – 13 years old
- Ishmael was 13 and Abraham was 99 when they were circumcised
- Isaac’s age established in Genesis 21:5 – Birth
- Isaac was born when Abraham was 100 years old
Spans of Time
- Genesis 12 ç Approximately 11 years è Genesis 16
- Genesis 16 ç Approximately 13 Years è Genesis 17
- Genesis 17 ç Approximately 1 year è Genesis 21
- Genesis 21 ç Approximately 37 years è Genesis 23
- Genesis 23 ç Approximately 38 years è Genesis 25