Patriarchs
Overview
The patriarchs are the foundational fathers of Israel’s covenant story in Genesis. Their lives establish the promises of land, offspring, blessing, and covenant identity that shape the rest of Scripture.
Core Figures
- Abraham - Covenant father and model of faith
- Sarah - Matriarch of the promised line
- Isaac - Son of promise
- Rebekah - Wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
- Jacob - Patriarch renamed Israel
- Leah - Mother within the covenant family
- Rachel - Beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
- Joseph - Preserver of the family in Egypt
Extended Family and Related Figures
Key Books
Notes
- The patriarchal narratives are as much about God’s faithfulness as the people themselves.
- These figures are central for tracing covenant promise from creation toward nationhood.