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By the terebinth trees of Mamre, Abraham serves as a wonderful example of hospitality. Study with us the first eight verses of Genesis 18.
#Miracles #History #Biblical #Natu... Discover the awe-inspiring story of the Oak of Mamre, a tree that has witnessed millennia and is tied to biblical history!
Genesis 18:1-15
20 sty 2020 · Abram settled by the terebinth trees of Mamre about two miles north of Hebron. A well-watered and fertile area situated around 3,000 feet above sea level, it was an ideal location and became Abram’s primary residence for the remainder of his life.
It was at the oaks, or great trees of Mamre, that God's covenant with Abraham, which would affect the entire world, would be carried out. It's an amazing and unique event that is the most important covenant in the Bible.
Some refer to it as the Oak of Mamre, or Tamarisk Tree of Abraham as described in the Bible. Today the tree is propped up by metal beams and wooden planks and looks quite dry. Nearby grow offshoots taken from the father tree.
Mamre was an Amorite of great note, from whom the city Hebron was called Mamre, Genesis 23:19, a friend and confederate of Abram, Genesis 14:13, by whom it is thought he was brought to the knowledge and worship of the true God.
