Genesis 12:3 (NIV)  “I will bless those who bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

Matthew 1:1 (NIV) A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Acts 3:25 (NIV) And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers.  He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed.’

Galatians 3:16 (NIV) The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed.  The Scripture does not say “And to seeds,” meaning many people, but “and to your seed,” meaning one person, who is Christ.

Also see Galatians 3:16

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Luke 2:1-

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, and all the world should be taxed.  And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syris.  And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.  And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David)

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.  And so it was that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; becasue here was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.  And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto youl  Ye shall find the babe wrappedi n swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, Good will towards men.

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ABSALOM (ab SUH LUHM)  Third son of David (2 Sam. 3:2-5).  Absalom means father in peace, but his name did not fit his personality.  He arranged his half brother Amnon‘s murder (2 Sam. 13) and rebelled against his father, King David, to make himself king (2 Sam. 15).  Absalom was murdered against his father’s wishes and much to his father’s sadness (2 Sam. 18:5-17, 31-33)

ABLUTIONS: Ceremonial washings for the purpose of religious purity ( Heb 6:2; 9:10)

ABNER (AB nur) Saul’s cousin and commander of Saul’s army.  Later served under Saul’s son Ishbosheth and favored David.  David’s commander, Joab, was suspicious of Abner and murdered him (1Sam 14:50-2 Sam 3:30)

ABNER (AB nur) Saul’s cousin and commander of Saul’s army.  Later served under Saul’s son Ishbosheth and favored David.  David’s commander, Joab, was suspicious of Abner and murdered him (1Sam 14:50; 2 Sam 3:30)

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ABIGAIL (AB ih gayl) Beautiful, wise, and poised wife of David, who married him after her first husband, Nabal, died (1 Sam. 25) Another Abigail was a sister of David who married Jether and became the mother os Amasa (1 Chron. 2: 16-17)