Genesis 22:9

Abraham built an altar.

The dreadful hour was at hand. The very place that the Lord had by some means pointed out was reached; the very spot either of the Savior's condemnation or crucifixion. The patriarch proceeds to gather unhewn stones and to build his simple altar; the wood that had been carried from Beersheba was laid upon it in order. All indicates deliberation and fixedness of purpose. Nothing is neglected.

Then he bound Isaac his son, and laid him upon the altar.

Up to this moment it is not probable that the son knew his father's purpose. There is no indication that he offered the slightest resistance when it was made known. His father was an old man, at least 116 years old, and. strong boy of sixteen could have foiled the purpose, had he resisted, but he evidently submitted as to the will of God, and was "led as. lamb to the slaughter," like his great antitype. The law of Israel afterwards required the dedication of the first born. Isaac was dedicated to the Lord.