Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Helpful Tools: Age of Abraham and Key People of Genesis Chapters 12-25

As we read through the lives of key people of our theological and historical heritage as Believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ found in the Bible, we often try to keep up with their ages and or the spans of time from one event to the next.

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

Egyptian Journey
(v. 4) Abraham 75 Years Old
Sarah 65 years old
Genesis 13

Separation form Lot

Genesis 14

War of Kings

Genesis 15

God Promises a Son

Genesis 16

Ishmael Born
(v. 16) Abraham 86 Years Old
Sarah 76 Years Old
Genesis 17

Covenant of Circumcision
(vv. 1, 25) Abraham 99 Years Old
(v 17) Sarah 90 Years Old
(v.25) Ishmael 13 Years Old
Genesis 18

Birth of Isaac Promised

Genesis 19

Destruction of Sodom

Genesis 20

Abraham’s Treachery

Genesis 21

Isaac Born
(v. 5) Abraham 100 Years Old
(v.5) Isaac is Born
Sarah 90 Years Old
Ishmael 14 Years Old
Genesis 22

Offering Of Isaac

Genesis 23

Death of Sarah
(v. 1) Sarah 127 Years Old
Abraham 137 Years Old
Ishmael 51 Years Old
Isaac 37 years Old
Genesis 24

Isaac’s Bride

Genesis 25

Death Of Abraham
(v. 7) Abraham 175 Years Old
Ishmael 89 Years Old
Isaac 75 Years Old

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 Abraham 
         Genesis 17:1 Abraham was 99 years old
         Genesis 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