Abram facts for kids

Abram is a name that you might hear, and it's most famously connected to a very important person from ancient times named Abraham. He is a key figure in three major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. People also use Abram as a given name, and it's even the name of a few places.

Who Was Abraham?

Abraham's Journey from Ur to Canaan, by József Molnár, 1850

Abraham was a leader and a prophet. His story is told in the Book of Genesis in the Bible, and also in the Quran. He is known as the "father" of many nations. His original name was Abram, but God later changed it to Abraham, which means "father of many."

Abraham lived a long time ago, around 4,000 years ago. He was born in a place called Ur of the Chaldees, which is in modern-day Iraq. God told Abraham to leave his home and travel to a new land. This land was Canaan, which is now Israel and Palestine.

Abraham's Journey and Family

Abraham obeyed God's call. He traveled with his wife, Sarah, and his nephew, Lot. God promised Abraham that he would have many descendants. These descendants would become a great nation. This promise is known as the Abrahamic covenant.

Abraham and Sarah faced challenges. Sarah was unable to have children for a long time. Eventually, when they were very old, Sarah gave birth to their son, Isaac. Abraham also had another son, Ishmael, with Sarah's servant, Hagar. Both Isaac and Ishmael became important ancestors for different groups of people.

Abraham's Importance

Abraham is respected for his strong faith. He trusted God even when things were difficult. His story teaches about obedience, trust, and God's promises. He is seen as a role model for believers in many faiths.

Other Uses of Abram

While the most famous "Abram" is Abraham, the name can also refer to other things:

• Abram (given name): This is a name that people use for boys.
• Abram, Greater Manchester: This is a village in North West England.
• Abram, Bihor: This is a place in western Romania.

Images for kids

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  Abraham's Journey from Ur to Canaan, by József Molnár, 1850 (Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest)

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  Abraham's Counsel to Sarai, watercolor by James Tissot, c. 1900 (Jewish Museum, New York)

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  Abraham and Lot separate. Gen: 13.7 &.c, etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, 17th century (Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Toronto)

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  Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, canvas by Dieric Bouts the Elder, c. 1464–1467

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  The vision of the Lord directing Abraham to count the stars, woodcut by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld from a 1860 Bible in Pictures edition

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  Abraham, Sarah and Hagar, Bible illustration from 1897

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  Abraham and the Three Angels, watercolor by James Tissot, c. 1896–1902

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  Abraham Sees Sodom in Flames, watercolor by James Tissot, c. 1896–1902

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  The Caravan of Abraham, watercolor by James Tissot, before 1903 (Jewish Museum, New York)

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  The Expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael, by Adriaen van der Werff, c. 1699 (Rhode Island School of Design Museum, Rhode Island)

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  The Angel Hinders the Offering of Isaac, by Rembrandt, 1635 (Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg)

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  Abraham's well at Beersheba, Israel

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  Abraham's Gate, Tel Dan, Israel

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  16th-century plaster cast of a late-Roman-era Sacrifice of Isaac. The hand of God originally came down to restrain Abraham's knife (both are now missing).

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  Abraham in paradise, Gračanica Monastery, Serbia

See Also

In Spanish: Abraham para niños