Down From The Mountain

Down From The Mountain

Then Abraham returned to his servants, and they set off together for Beersheba. And Abraham stayed in Beersheba.

Genesis 22:19

Abraham left Mount Moriah. This was the mountain where he had been asked to sacrifice Isaac—where he had heard the voice of the angel and experienced God’s presence. This place was a holy mountain—a place unlike any other in the whole world. It was where Abraham had received God’s promise and pledge.

This story shows how highly Abraham regarded his duty toward his family and his God-given responsibilities as head of the household. Since God gave him no further commands, he didn’t start doing anything differently after this experience. Instead, he returned to his familiar household activities—overseeing his servants and guiding his wife and family. His life didn’t appear to be especially religious or spiritual. Abraham left all that on Mount Moriah. He didn’t even let the fact that he had seen angels on the mountain hold him there. He went back to the young men watching his donkey.