And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.
Abraham got up early in the morning and took some bread and a water container, and gave them to Hagar. He put the supplies on her shoulder along with the child, and sent her away. She left and wandered around in the desert near Beersheba.
Abraham is sending Hagar and her son Ishmael away from his household with just basic supplies, forcing them into the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Sarah demanded that Abraham send away Hagar and her son Ishmael, fearing they would compete with Isaac for Abraham's inheritance. In ancient Near Eastern culture, this was a devastating act as it removed them from the protection and provision of Abraham's household. Beersheba was located in the Negev desert, a harsh and dangerous environment for a woman and child alone.
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