this is exactly what happened (v. 19). It is all the more impressive to note this conviction about the resurrection, because up to that time no instance of resurrection had been known, but like Sarah, who judged God to be “faithful who had promised” (v. 11), Abraham was assured that “God was able.” As it has been well asked: “Do we ever lose anything by trusting God in the dark?” (J. G. B., Notes, p. 62). Test was thus met by trust. The blessing of Isaac on Jacob and Esau had reference