Then God said to Abraham, “As for you, you must keep the covenantal requirement I am imposing on you and your descendants after you throughout their generations.

For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your children will conquer nations and will resettle desolate cities.

You must turn your face toward the siege of Jerusalem with your arm bared and prophesy against it.

When they hear about your great reputation and your ability to accomplish mighty deeds, they will come and direct their prayers toward this temple.

Today I invoke heaven and earth as a witness against you that I have set life and death, blessing and curse, before you. Therefore choose life so that you and your descendants may live!