Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5650 Human relationships » 5684 fathers » 5686 fathers, examples of The ideal father, from a biblical perspective, is one who loves God, is obedient to him and reflects this in his daily living and in the care and upbringing of his children. Fathers who followed divine principles within their families Abraham Genesis 18:19 See also Genesis 17:1-7,18-20; Genesis 21:1-5,8-13; Genesis 22:1-18 Zechariah Luke 1:5-20 See also Luke 1:62-80 The father of the prodigal Fathers who acted wrongly Through favouritism Genesis 37:3-4 See also Genesis 25:28 Through lack of discipline 1 Samuel 2:22-25 See also 1 Samuel 2:27-36; Samuel 3:11-18 The intercession of fathers for their children Abraham David 1 Chronicles 29:10-19 See also 2 Samuel 12:15-23 Job The father of the demoniac Matthew 17:14-15 pp Mark 9:17-18 pp Luke 9:38-39 The royal official See also
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