Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Eliezer of Damascus was Abraham's servant and potential heir before the birth of Ishmael and Isaac.
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Eliezer of Damascus was a servant in Abraham's household who was mentioned as a potential heir to Abraham's estate before the birth of Ishmael and Isaac (Gen.15.2). In a conversation with God, Abraham lamented his lack of children and named Eliezer as the steward of his house and the one who would inherit his possessions. However, God promised Abraham that he would have a son of his own, and this promise was fulfilled through the births of Ishmael and Isaac.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0461
But Abram replied, “O Lord God, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”
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