OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 21:11

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The thing was very grievous in Abraham’s sight on account of his son.

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Verse 11. For his son. He does not express any concern for Agar. But we cannot doubt but he would feel to part with her also. It was prudent to let both go together: and the mother had perhaps encouraged Ismael, at least by neglecting to punish or watch over him, and so deserved to share in his affliction.

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