Genesis 21:11

And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight on account of his son.

Genesis 17:18

And Abraham said unto God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!

Hebrews 12:11

All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.

Genesis 22:1-2

And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham. And he said, Here am I.

2 Samuel 18:33

And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!

Matthew 10:37

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

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And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.

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Genesis 17:18
And Abraham said unto God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
Genesis 22:1
And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham. And he said, Here am I.
2 Samuel 18:33
And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
Matthew 10:37
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Hebrews 12:11
All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.

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Genesis 25:5
And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.

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