Bible: Genesis 16:2, 6; 21:11-12

16:2 So Sarai said to Abram, “Since 1  the Lord has prevented me from having children, have sexual relations with 2  my servant. Perhaps I can have a family by her.” 3  Abram did what 4  Sarai told him.

16:6 Abram said to Sarai, “Since your 5  servant is under your authority, 6  do to her whatever you think best.” 7  Then Sarai treated Hagar 8  harshly, 9  so she ran away from Sarai. 10 

21:11 Sarah’s demand displeased Abraham greatly because Ishmael was his son. 1  21:12 But God said to Abraham, “Do not be upset 2  about the boy or your slave wife. Do 3  all that Sarah is telling 4  you because through Isaac your descendants will be counted. 5 

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