12:1. father’s household. A man was identified in the ancient world as a member of his father’s household. When the head of the household died, his heir assumed that title and its responsibilities. It is also identified with ancestral lands and property. By leaving his father’s household, Abram was thus giving up his inheritance and his right to family property. 12:1. The covenant promises. Land, family and inheritance were among the most significant elements in ancient society. For farmers and herdsmen