Ishmael was driven out because Sarah, Abraham's wife, was jealous of him being the son of Hagar, her maid. Sarah asked Abraham to send Hagar and Ishmael away to ensure that Isaac, her own son, would be the sole heir.
Ishmael observed that most of the people in the city were driven by ambition, greed, and a desire for power. He noticed that they were often consumed by their own pursuits and were disconnected from the natural world and the simple joys of life.
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Ishmael's weaknesses included his impulsiveness, lack of foresight, and tendency to act on emotions rather than reason. These traits often led him into difficult situations that could have been avoided with more careful consideration and planning.
Ishmael's mother was Hagar, Abraham's maid-servant.
My Ishmael was created in 1997-12.
Ishmael Khaldi was born in 1971.
Ishmael Flory was born in 1907.
Ishmael Flory died in 2004.
Ishmael Noko was born in 1943.
Odeen Ishmael was born in 1948.
Ishmael Jones was born in 1961.
Ishmael Kumbane was born in 1988.