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of this event. This was a place where the God
of glory manifested the special cognizance and
care he took of a poor woman in distress. Note,
1. He that is all-seeing is ever-living; he lives
and sees us.
2. Those that are graciously admitted into
communion with God, and receive seasonable
comforts from him, should tell others what he
has done for their souls, that they also may be
encouraged to seek him and trust in him.
3. God's gracious manifestations of himself to
us are to be had in everlasting remembrance by
us, and should never be forgotten.
15 And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son’s name,
which Hagar bare, Ishmael.
It is here taken for granted, though not
expressly recorded, that Hagar did as the angel
commanded her, returning to her mistress and
submitting herself; and then, in the fullness of
time, she brought forth her son. Note, Those
who obey divine precepts shall have the
comfort of divine promises. This was the son
of the bond-woman that was born after the
flesh (Ga 4:23), representing the unbelieving
Jews, Ga 4:25. Note,