Genesis 21:11

New English Translation

Sarah’s demand displeased Abraham greatly because Ishmael was his son.

Cross References

Genesis 17:18

Abraham said to God, “O that Ishmael might live before you!”

Genesis 21:12

But God said to Abraham, “Do not be upset about the boy or your slave wife. Do all that Sarah is telling you because through Isaac your descendants will be counted.

2 Samuel 18:33

(19:1) The king then became very upset. He went up to the upper room over the gate and wept. As he went he said, “My son, Absalom! My son, my son, Absalom! If only I could have died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!”

Matthew 10:37

“Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Hebrews 12:11

Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.