We are told in the Bible that Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac on a stone altar to God, but what about Ishmael? He was born because Sarah wanted a son for Abraham, and she let Abraham marry her servant Hagar. Yet, when Isaac was born, Abraham sent Ishmael - a defenseless teenager! - and his mother away, out into the desert. Why would he do something so heartless? I know that Sarah wanted him to, but how could he abandon his own flesh and blood like that? None of it makes sense to me!
2007-12-16 11:41:33 · 3 answers · asked by Herzeleid 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because they wanted to make sure Isaac had the power in the tribes.
It was a political move.
Crazy!
2007-12-16 11:44:59 · answer #1 · answered by maxmom 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ishmael brought it on himself.
Ishmael was found mocking, a sign of deep disrespect. (Gen 21:9)
An angered Sarah took a stand for righteousness.
Abraham had no choice but to comply.
The Abrahamic Covenant was reiterated in Genesis 17, and the promise was to the descendants of Isaac.
God requires obedience.
2007-12-16 19:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by Bob L 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
He didn't wanted to But God told him to Let him, Go Because his heritage will grow into a new people who will serve Him (Not Directly quoiting from the Bible) And It turn out that way Ishmael's Descendants became Muslims.
2007-12-16 19:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by Vidocq 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋