Genesis 21:11

Sarah's demand displeased Abraham greatly because Ishmael was his son.

Genesis 17:18

Abraham said to God, "O that Ishmael might live before you!"

Hebrews 12:11

Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.

Genesis 22:1-2

Some time after these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am!" Abraham replied.

2 Samuel 18:33

The king then became very upset. He went up to the upper room over the gate and wept. As he went he said, "My son, Absalom! My son, my son, Absalom! If only I could have died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!"

Matthew 10:37

"Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

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Summary

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

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Genesis 17:18
Abraham said to God, "O that Ishmael might live before you!"
Genesis 22:1
Some time after these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am!" Abraham replied.
2 Samuel 18:33
The king then became very upset. He went up to the upper room over the gate and wept. As he went he said, "My son, Absalom! My son, my son, Absalom! If only I could have died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!"
Matthew 10:37
"Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Hebrews 12:11
Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.

General references

Genesis 25:5
Everything he owned Abraham left to his son Isaac.

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