Genesis · Chapter 21 King James Version

Genesis 21:14

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The Scripture

(14) And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In Genesis 21 Jacob’s son Joseph is born to his wife Rachel and the family celebrates the occasion with a feast. The chapter also records the jealousy of his half‑brother Joseph, who is left behind, and Jacob’s later decision to send away his firstborn. These events highlight the tension between family loyalty and divine providence.

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