Women of the Bible · Old Testament
The Story of Hagar
Also: Hajiri (Kiswahili)
Egyptian servant of Sarah and mother of Ishmael, to whom the angel of the LORD appeared in the wilderness.
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Introduction
Hagar, Sarai's Egyptian servant, was given to Abram and bore Ishmael. Fleeing Sarai, she met the angel of the LORD and called him the God who sees. Genesis 16:1–16
After Isaac's birth she and Ishmael were sent away; God heard the boy and showed her a well. Genesis 21:9–21
Told in: Genesis
Life at a glance
- People
- An Egyptian Genesis 16:1
- Son
- Ishmael Genesis 16:15
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The God who sees
Pregnant and fleeing, Hagar meets the angel of the LORD by a spring and is told to name her son Ishmael.
Sent away; God provides water
Hagar and Ishmael are sent away; in the wilderness God hears the boy and opens her eyes to a well.
Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Hagar. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
Interpretive or typological connection (an interpretation, not a statement of the text)
- Galatians 4:24–25 — Paul's allegorical reading.
Family and relationships
- AbrahamBore Abraham's son IshmaelGenesis 16:15
- SarahHer mistressGenesis 16:1
Books associated with Hagar
- Genesis Their story appears here
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