Genesis 21

Isaac is born according to the promise, Genesis 21:1-3 ; and is circumcised when eight days old, Genesis 21:4 . Abraham's age, and Sarah's exultation at the birth of their son, Genesis 21:5-7 . Isaac is weaned, Genesis 21:8 . Ishmael mocking on the occasion, Sarah requires that both he and his mother Hagar shall be dismissed, Genesis 21:9 , Genesis 21:10 . Abraham, distressed on the account, is ordered by the Lord to comply, Genesis 21:11 , Genesis 21:12 . The promise renewed to Ishmael, Genesis 21:13 . Abraham dismisses Hagar and her son, who go to the wilderness of Beer-sheba, Genesis 21:14 . They are greatly distressed for want of water, Genesis 21:15 , Genesis 21:16 . An angel of God appears to and relieves them, Genesis 21:17-19 . Ishmael prospers and is married, Genesis 21:20 , Genesis 21:21 . Abimelech, and Phichol his chief captain, make a covenant with Abraham, and surrender the well of Beersheba for seven ewe lambs, Genesis 21:22-32 . Abraham plants a grove, and invokes the name of the everlasting God, Genesis 21:33 .