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Why were Ishmael and his mother thrown out into the wilderness?

Abraham was exceedingly happy when Ishmael was born and wished that Ishmael would be the child of promise, showing little faith in God's abilities. But God corrected Abraham and told him that his son Isaac will fill that role. He had other plans for Ishmael:


What were the names of the sons of Abraham and Lot?

Abraham's sons: Ishmael, Isaac, Zimran, Yokshan, Medan, Midian, Yishbak, Shuah (Genesis 25).Lots's sons:Moab and Ben-AmmiSee also the Related Link.More about Abraham


What is a ishmalite?

According to the Torah/Genesis, Abraham had sons by both his wife Sarah, and by Sarah's handmaiden, Hagar. Isaac was the son born of the former, Ishmael the son born of the latter. The Ishmalites are the descendants of Ishmael. "Ishmalite" is also generally taken to be another word for "Muslim".


Who were Abrahams wives?

We are told of two wives of Abraham. His first wife was Sarah of whom was born Isaac and is in the line of Jesus. Abraham's second wife was Keturah who bore him six sons. I Chronicles 1:32 tells us that Keturah was a concubine, a wife lower in status than Sarah. In Genesis 16 we are told also that Sarah who could not have children gave her husband, Abraham, her handmaiden, Hagar, to raise up seed in his name. The son from this union was Ishmael. Ishmael and the six sons of Keturah all have Arab descendants.


Where in the BIBLE did God tell Abraham he would have a son?

In Genesis chapter 17 Genesis 17:16 And I (God) will bless her (Sarah) and also give you (Abraham) a son by her; then I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples shall be from her."

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Why were Ishmael and his mother thrown out into the wilderness?

Abraham was exceedingly happy when Ishmael was born and wished that Ishmael would be the child of promise, showing little faith in God's abilities. But God corrected Abraham and told him that his son Isaac will fill that role. He had other plans for Ishmael:


Why was Hagar and Ishmael sent away?

Hagar and Ishmael were sent away because of tensions between Hagar, the mother of Ishmael, and Sarah, Abraham's wife, after the birth of Isaac. Sarah felt threatened by Ishmael's presence and demanded that Abraham send them away to ensure that Isaac would inherit his lineage without competition. God reassured Abraham about the situation, instructing him to listen to Sarah, promising that Ishmael would also become a great nation.


The individual considered to be the father of both the Arabs and the Jews is?

The Arab people and tribes are descendents of Abraham, not all Muslims are decedents of Ishmael, only the Arab people are the descendants of Ishmael who was one of the sons of Abraham, the other being Isaac. Ishmael is also known as the father of Arabs.


What were the names of the sons of Abraham and Lot?

Abraham's sons: Ishmael, Isaac, Zimran, Yokshan, Medan, Midian, Yishbak, Shuah (Genesis 25).Lots's sons:Moab and Ben-AmmiSee also the Related Link.More about Abraham


Who are Issac and Ishmael?

Ishmael is the son of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah's maidservant. He also had to live in a desert with his mother because Sarah didn't want them to be with them especially after she just conceived her own son, Isaac.


What is the book where Ishmael is found in the Bible?

Abraham's son, Ishmael, is mentioned in Genesis, primarily from Genesis 16:11 on. Also Genesis 25:9, Genesis 28:9,and 1 Chronicles 1:28-31


What is a ishmalite?

According to the Torah/Genesis, Abraham had sons by both his wife Sarah, and by Sarah's handmaiden, Hagar. Isaac was the son born of the former, Ishmael the son born of the latter. The Ishmalites are the descendants of Ishmael. "Ishmalite" is also generally taken to be another word for "Muslim".


Who is the first son of Abraham?

Isaac is the legitimate son of Abraham and his heir. He also fathered Ishmael by his wife's servant girl. All of his descendants are considered sons of Abraham, and Christians consider themselves adopted children of Abraham due to Christ. Isaac


What is Abraham Lincoln's favorite snack?

Abraham Lincoln loved apples, and he also enjoyed nuts. Apple Pie for dessert.


How are Ishmael and the Arab nation related?

In the Abrahamic faiths, Ishmael is considered by Muslims to be a direct ancestor of the Arab nation through his descendants. This lineage is believed to have come from Abraham and Hagar, Ishmael's mother. Ishmael is also seen as the forefather of the Arab people in many cultural and religious narratives.


What did Abraham Licoln do when he was young?

He worked and read books.He also loved to chop wood.He had many chores to do also


Who were the descendents of Abraham?

1) Abraham fathered Isaac. Isaac fathered Jacob (the Israelites), and Esau (the Edomeans, a.k.a. Idumeans). See also Genesis ch.36. 2) Abraham fathered Ishmael. See also Genesis 25:12-18. 3) Abraham fathered the sons of Ketura, who include the Midianites. See also Genesis 25:1-4.