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At last the long-expected son is born, and receives the name of "Isaac" At Sarah's insistence Ishmael together with his mother Hagar is driven out of the house. They also have a great future promised to them by God. Abraham, during the banquet that he gives in honor of Isaac's birth, enters into a covenant with Abimelech, who confirms his right to the well Beersheba.
PEOPLE: יהוה YHWH God – Sarah – Abraham – Isaac – Hagar – Ishmael – Phichol – Abimalech – Philistines
PLACES: Beersheba – Paran – Egypt
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