Because of Abraham’s great faith, Jehovah promised to give the land of Palestine to his offspring and said that the promised Seed would be through his line, and that of his son Isaac.​—Genesis 22:17, 18; 26:4, 5.

Isaac had twin sons, Esau and Jacob. Jehovah said that the promised Seed would come through Jacob.​—Genesis 28:13-15.

In Egypt it was revealed that the promised Seed would be a descendant of Jacob’s son Judah.​—Genesis 49:10.