Genesis 21:13

New International Reader's Version

I will also make the son of your slave into a nation. I will do it because he is your child.”

Cross References

Genesis 16:10

The angel continued, “I will give you and your family many children. There will be more of them than anyone can count.”

Genesis 17:20

I have heard what you said about Ishmael. I will surely bless him. I will make his family very large. He will be the father of 12 rulers. And I will make him into a great nation.

Genesis 21:14

Early the next morning Abraham got some food and a bottle of water. The bottle was made out of animal skin. He gave the food and water to Hagar, placing them on her shoulders. Then he sent her away with the boy. She went on her way and wandered in the Desert of Beersheba.

Genesis 21:18

Lift up the boy and take him by the hand. I will make him into a great nation.”