The Bible begins with a strange and progressive creation account, ultimately leading to humanity. People are to rule over creation as representatives or ambassadors of God. Something about God's image or nature is bestowed upon human beings, specifically in their role to manage creation with their God-given authority. Their presence in the garden is almost priestlike, with God "resting" or residing in their presence in a space that reflects the goodness of God through his creation and the provision therein for humans and animals.. Though Genesis 1 and 2 have some overlap, they are not to be taken chronologically, but rather as two separate accounts of the same event, the former being cosmological, and the latter being more anthropological. The recurring declaration of goodness can hardly be overlooked, which stands in contrast to other ancient near eastern accounts of creation that typically begin with chaos. The theme of creation at the hands (or voice rather) of God himself will play an important role throughout the Bible and the history of God's people.