1. After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision:‘Do not be afraid, Abram.I am your shield,your very great reward.’
2. But Abram said, ‘Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?’
3. And Abram said, ‘You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.’
4. Then the word of the Lord came to him: ‘This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.’