Lessons from Ishmael's Story of Faith and Patience | Dr. Baruch Korman

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Lessons from Ishmael's Story of Faith and Patience | Dr. Baruch Korman

The Story of Ishmael in the Bible

"Abraham had two sons, Isaac and Ishmael. Son of the maidservant Hagar, Ishmael was the firstborn and is considered to be the father of the Arabic nations. Yet Isaac was chosen to carry on Abraham’s legacy. Banished from his father’s home, Ishmael had his ups and downs, but ultimately he repented and was considered righteous. In fact, although we don’t name children after the wicked Esau, some of the greatest Talmudic sages and high priests were named Ishmael.

Who was this mysterious and tragic figure?

In this article:

Princess Hagar Becomes Sarah’s Maidservant

Abraham Marries Hagar and Ishmael is Born

Ishmael is Sent Away

Abraham and Ishmael Reunite

Ishmael and Isaac Debate Circumcision

Ishmael and Isaac—Rational and Suprarational

Ishmael’sIshmael’s life story is only hinted at life story is only hinted at in the biblical narrative, while much of his story is expounded in the Talmud and Midrash. So let’s dig deeper into Ishmael’s origins, and perhaps we’ll gain a better understanding of him—as well as why ultimately Isaac was chosen over Ishmael to be the progenitor of the Nation of Israel..." from the article: The Story of Ishmael in the Bible

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