1 After these events, the Lord’s word came to Abram in a vision, "Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your protector. Your reward will be very great."
2 But Abram said, "Lord God, what can you possibly give me, since I still have no children? The head of my household is Eliezer, a man from Damascus."
3 He continued, "Since you haven’t given me any children, the head of my household will be my heir."
4 The Lord’s word came immediately to him, "This man will not be your heir. Your heir will definitely be your very own biological child."