It is located at the beginning of the text and is the first ancient account having nothing to do with creation. The author apparently wanted to stress the fact that first, God created everything and rules absolutely. But the next point made is to respect and honor God by presenting him with the best you have to offer. God should come before all and if he does not you should dread his ferocity. This is a point that is hammered home throughout Genesis and the whole Bible. Fear is used as a vehicle to bring this point to the reader. Fear and the threat of retribution can make people do things that they otherwise may not have done. .
When God calls down to Abram and tells him to leave his country, friends and family, Abram does it. He does it not because he wants to, but because he respects god and fears the consequences if he does not. In return for obedience, God promises Abram many descendants and blessing to his name. Abram sets out on his journey and travels to Canaan. After reaching the sacred tree at Moreh, God speaks to Abram once again. He says this is the land that he has chosen for Abram and his many descendants. As thanks to God, Abram builds two altars for worship. At this time, famine strikes the land of Canaan, so Abram moves south to Egypt. He is traveling with his wife Saria, and his nephew Lot. In Egypt he acquires many possessions and becomes a rich man. Lot, although not as prosperous as his uncle, also gains some wealth. They all leave Egypt together, to return to the land God had promised to Abram. On the way back Abram stopped at one of the altars he had built. He thanked and praised the lord. Abram knew that he continuously must show how grateful he was for all God had bestowed upon him.
To show that he was pleased with Abram, He verified his promise. "The Lord said to Abram, "From where you are, look carefully in all directions. I am going to give you and your descendants all the land that you see, and it will be yours forever.