Genesis 16:1

Hagar and the Ishmaelites’ origins

1 Sarai, Abram's wife, had not been able to have children. Since she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar,

Genesis 16:1 In-Context

1 Sarai, Abram's wife, had not been able to have children. Since she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar,
2 Sarai said to Abram, "The LORD has kept me from giving birth, so go to my servant. Maybe she will provide me with children." Abram did just as Sarai said.
3 After Abram had lived ten years in the land of Canaan, Abram's wife Sarai took her Egyptian servant Hagar and gave her to her husband Abram as his wife.
4 He slept with Hagar, and she became pregnant. But when she realized that she was pregnant, she no longer respected her mistress.
5 Sarai said to Abram, "This harassment is your fault. I allowed you to embrace my servant, but when she realized she was pregnant, I lost her respect. Let the LORD decide who is right, you or me."
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