Book Title: Figures des histoires de la Saincte Bible, accompagnees de briefs discours : contenans la plus grande partie des histoires sacrées du Vieil & Nouueau Testament, & des oeuures admirables du Dieu viuant, createur de ciel & de la terre, & de Iesu-Christ son fils vnique nostre sauueur & redemteur. : Pour l'exercice ordinaire des ames deuotes & contemplatives. : Le tout dedié au Roy tres-chrestien

Author: Leclerc, Jean, fl. 1573-1627

Image Title: Birth of Ishmael and God’s Covenant with Abraham

Scripture Reference:

• Genesis 16 (further images / scripture text)

Description: Knowing that she herself is barren, Sarai gives Abraham, her husband, the slave–girl Hagar so that he might have an heir. Hagar gives birth to Ishmael and shows contempt for her mistress. In response, Sarai chases her away. The angel of the Lord visits Hagar in the wilderness and commands her to return, promising her innumerable descendants. The Lord also makes his covenant with Abraham.

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