Genesis 21:11

This upset Abraham because of his son Ishmael.

Genesis 17:18

Abraham said to God: If only Ishmael might live under your blessing!

Hebrews 12:11

Now no discipline for the present seems to be joyous. In fact it seems grievous! Nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained.

Genesis 22:1-2

God tested Abraham. He said to him: Abraham! Abraham replied: Here I am.

2 Samuel 18:33

The king was shaken by the news. He went to the room above the gate and cried. My son Absalom! He said. My son, my son Absalom! I wish I had died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!

Matthew 10:37

He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. He who 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: If only Ishmael might live under your blessing!
Genesis 22:1
God tested Abraham. He said to him: Abraham! Abraham replied: Here I am.
2 Samuel 18:33
The king was shaken by the news. He went to the room above the gate and cried. My son Absalom! He said. My son, my son Absalom! I wish I had died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!
Matthew 10:37
He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. He who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Hebrews 12:11
Now no discipline for the present seems to be joyous. In fact it seems grievous! Nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained.

General references

Genesis 25:5
Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.