Genesis · Chapter 21 King James Version

Genesis 21:8

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The Scripture

(8) And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.
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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