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1. Abram's meekness resigns the matter of the
maid-servant to Sarai, whose proper province
it was to rule that part of the family: Thy maid
is in thy hand. Though she was his wife, he
would not countenance nor protect her in
anything that was disrespectful to Sarai, for
whom he still retained the same affection that
ever he had. Note, Those who would keep up
peace and love must return soft answers to hard
accusations. Husbands and wives particularly
should agree, and endeavour not to be both
angry together. Yielding pacifies great
offenses. See Pr 15:1.
2. Sarai's passion will be revenged upon Hagar:
She dealt hardly with her, not only confining
her to her usual place and work as a servant, but
probably making her to serve with rigour.
Note, God takes notice of, and is displeased
with, the hardships which harsh masters
unreasonably put upon their servants. They
ought to forbear threatening, with Job's
thought, Did not he that made me make him?
Job 31:15.
3. Hagar's pride cannot bear it, her high spirit
having become impatient of rebuke: She fled