Genesis 21:11

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And the thing was very displeasing to Abraham on account of his son.

Cross References

Hebrews 12:11

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant; later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Genesis 17:18

And Abraham said to God, “O that Ishmael might live in thy sight!”

Matthew 10:37

He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;

2 Samuel 18:33

And the king was deeply moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept; and as he went, he said, “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”

Genesis 21:12

But God said to Abraham, “Be not displeased because of the lad and because of your slave woman; whatever Sarah says to you, do as she tells you, for through Isaac shall your descendants be named.