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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Genesis 15 - Introduction

A.M. 2093. B.C. 1911.

In this chapter we have a solemn treaty between God and Abram.

(1,) A general assurance of God's kindness and goodwill to Abram, Genesis 15:1.

(2,) A particular declaration of the purposes of his love concerning him, in two things: 1, That he would give him a numerous issue, Genesis 15:2; Genesis 15:2, That he would give him Canaan for an inheritance, Genesis 15:7.

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