1. After these things the word of Yahweh came to Abram in a vision, saying: “Do not be afraid, Abram; I am your shield, and your reward shall be very great.”
2. Then Abram said, “O Yahweh, my Lord, what will you give me? I continue to be childless, and my heir is Eliezer of Damascus.”
3. And Abram said, “Look, you have not given me a descendant, and here, a member of my household is my heir.”
4. And behold, the word of Yahweh came to him saying, “This person will not be your heir, but your own son will be your heir.”
5. And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward the heavens and count the stars if you are able to count them.” And he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”