Abraham's household comprised more than a thousand souls. Those who were led by his teachings to worship the one God, found a home in his encampment; and here, as in a school, they received such instruction as would prepare them to be representatives of the true faith. Thus a great responsibility rested upon him. He was training heads of families, and his methods of government would be carried out in the households over which they should preside.

Abrahams husstand omfattede mere end tusinde sjæle. De, der ved hans undervisning blev ledet til at tilbede den eneste Gud, fandt et hjem i hans lejr, og her modtog de en undervisning, der ville berede dem til at være repræsentanter for den sande tro. Således hvilede der et stort ansvar på ham. Han underviste familieoverhoveder, og hans måde at lede på ville blive overført til de husstande, som de kom til at stå i spidsen for.