Genesis 21

Genesis 21

At the time God promised, Isaac (meaning ""laughter"") is born to 100-year-old Abraham and 90-year-old Sarah. After Isaac is weaned, Sarah grows concerned when she sees Ishmael, the son of the Egyptian servant Hagar, mocking Isaac. Sarah insists that Abraham send Hagar and Ishmael away. Though reluctant, Abraham obeys God's instruction to listen to Sarah. God assures Abraham that Ishmael will also become a great nation. Hagar and Ishmael flee, and God saves them in the wilderness, providing water and promising to care for the boy.

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Genesis 15

God covenants with Abram, promising descendants as numerous as the stars. Abram believes God, and it is credited to him as righteousness (justification by faith).

Genesis 16

Impatient Sarai gives her servant Hagar to Abram to bear a child. Hagar conceives Ishmael, but the angel of the Lord promises Ishmael will be a wild man.

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