Read Genesis 21.8-21. In 21.8-21: Abraham and Sarah send Hagar and Ishmael away. This episode contain elements similar tot he earlier story of Hagar and Ishmael in 16.1-16: conflict between Sarah and Hagar, journey into the desert, encounter with a divine angel, a well of water, promises concerning Ishmael, and a play on the word "hear" related tot he name of Ishmael. A key difference this time is that Hagar is forcibly expelled by Sarah, whereas before Hagar had left voluntarily. In verses 10-13: Sarah's demand to send Hagar and Ishmael away is very distressing to Abraham because it will mean giving u his son Ishmael. But God commands Abraham to send Ishmael away, and Abraham obeys. In 22.2, God will similarly command Abraham to give up his only remaining son Isaac. In verse 16: Hagar's words: do not let me look reflect the theme of seeing and not seeing in the story (21.9, 16, 19). In verse 17: That God heard and has heard ("shm") is a pun on the child's name, Ishmael, which means "God hears." Comments or Questions..
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