Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s handmaid, bare unto Abraham:
Now this is the family line of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian (Sarah's servant) gave birth to for Abraham:
This verse introduces the genealogy of Ishmael, Abraham's first son through his wife's servant Hagar.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Abraham fathered Ishmael with Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian maidservant, as a result of Sarah's barrenness and their attempt to fulfill God's promise of descendants through human means. This verse begins the genealogy of Ishmael, highlighting God's faithfulness in blessing him and his descendants as a great nation, even though the covenant line continued through Isaac. It fits into the broader narrative of God's sovereignty over family lineages and His promises to Abraham.
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