After returning to Canaan from Egypt Abraham builds an altar in Beth-El where God appeared to him and promised to give the land to him and to his descendants. (Genesis 13:1-12)

 

After defeating the rebellious kings in the Valley of Siddim Abraham (kneeling in his armour) is met by Melchizedek king of Shalem (the future Jerusalem) and priest to the Most High God, who offers him bread and wine and gives him a blessing. (Genesis 14:18-20)

 

Having promised Abraham as many descendants as the stars, God promises the land to Abraham through theCovenant of the Parts. On the right: God is standing behind Abraham, while Abraham's servant prepares the animals for sacrifice. On the left: the covenant is sealed by a burning torch, the divine fire consuming Abraham's sacrifice. (Genesis 15)

 

When Sarah despairs of having a child, she gives Abraham her slave-girl so that she may bear him a child. (Genesis 16)

 

Abraham is visited by the three angels. While offering them a place to rest and water to wash  their feet, he is given the surprising tidings that he and Sarah will soon have a child. Sarah is seen in the background preparing the calf. (Genesis 18)

 

Sarah is giving birth to Isaac. The new-born baby is being held by the midwife while the maids assist Sarah. (Genesis 21:1-6).

 

After Isaac is born, Abraham sends Hagar away with Ishma'el while the feast in honour of the newborn Isaac is taking place in the background. The protecting angel hovers above the scene. (Genesis 21:8-11)

 

The Sacrifice of Isaac: on the right Abraham prays asking God to annul this terrible decree, while on the left he is raising the knife when his gaze is guided by the angel towards the ram which he his commanded to offer in Isaac's stead.  (Genesis 22)

 

Abraham's Death: Abraham is being lowered into the grave in the Cave of the Makhpela to be buried beside Sarah. (Genesis 25)