Genesis 21:17
The Scripture
(17) And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 16:11Exodus 3:7Exodus 22:23Exodus 22:27II Kings 13:4II Kings 13:23Psalms 50:15Psalms 65:2Psalms 91:15Matthew 15:32Genesis 16:9Judges 18:23
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