Abraham was born in Ur (in Mesopotamia) and began preaching Judaism there. Shortly afterwards, at God's command, he came to the Holy Land (then called Canaan) and raised a family and continued his teaching.
Abraham.
God commanded Abraham to leave his home and journey to a land that God would show him, promising to make him into a great nation and bless him. Abraham's faith in following God's command is a significant aspect of the story in the Bible.
The major difference between the beliefs of the people of Mesopotamia and Abraham, is that Mesopotamian religions were polytheistic, meaning worship of many gods, and Abraham's believed in one god, Yahweh, so he was monotheistic.
God told Abraham to leave Mesopotamia and settle elsewhere
Abraham is an important figure in the religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. According to the Hebrew Bible, he is considered the patriarch and progenitor of the Israelite people. He was born in Ur, a city in ancient Mesopotamia, and is known for his covenant with God and his journey from Mesopotamia to the land of Canaan.
God's command (Genesis 12:1).
Abraham was in Ur of the Chaldeans when he left his country, his people, and his father's household, as instructed by the Lord. Ur was a significant city in ancient Mesopotamia, located in present-day Iraq. Following God's command, he journeyed to the land of Canaan, which was promised to him and his descendants. This act marked the beginning of his covenant relationship with God and the establishment of the Israelites.
Abraham the Hebrew was promised by God that he would he would become renowned, that he would become a great nation, and that he would be blessed by Him, after he would leave Mesopotamia (Genesis 12:1-2). See also:More about Abraham
Judah
Abraham received a ram to sacrifice instead of his son Isaac. This demonstrated Abraham's faith and willingness to obey God's command.
The first two words God spoke to Abraham were "Go forth" or "Get thee," as recorded in Genesis 12:1. This command directed Abraham to leave his homeland and journey to a land that God would show him, marking the beginning of his covenantal relationship with God and the establishment of the Israelites.