GENESIS 21

SARAH GIVES BIRTH TO ISAAC 

Just as God promised, Sarah gives birth to a son who is named Isaac. The name Isaac means laughter, symbolic of Abraham and Sarah laughing when God promised them a child. Isaac is circumcised at eight days old, according to God’s commands. 

Sarah, who now has a son of her own, casts out her servant Hagar. Hagar wanders into the desert with her son, Ishmael, and they cry out to God. God, hearing their cries, provided a well for them and protected them. 

Abraham promises to be loyal to Abimelech and they make a trade of animals.