Why did God let Abraham in on his plans (Genesis 18:17–19)?

17 And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;

18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. -- KJV

Genesis 18:17 - 19

ESV - ¹⁷ The Lord said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do. ¹⁸ Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

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