274. * can be illustrated by many instances, but it is not yet the time; for first there must be the house of Jericho, and then the house of Bethel. Compare Genesis Chap. 15:16,17,18, with what is said in this Chapter, then about the Amorites, Josh. Chap. 7:7, and what I have told earlier about Abraham [236-41]; then, the many dreadful things portrayed to me about him [cf. 115-16]. Also, that he portrayed himself about to slaughter his son [Gen. 22:10] so that he might become righteousness. But these things will be discussed at their proper time, for they must be handled prudently. [Abraham]