Despite what 1 Peter 3:5,6 says, Abraham seems to be the submissive one here! He gives Hagar over to Sarah, and Sarah mistreats her. In all this Hagar is the most innocent, for she was at the whim of her master and mistress, and the type of "transaction" that had taken place was actually quite legal at the time.
While Sarah may have mistreated Hagar, God was looking after her and He sent the Angel of the Lord to see her. He instructs her to return to her mistress and submit. He also promised her many descendants, though these descendants. He would watch over Ishmael, but Ishmael would not have an easy time of it, nor would he give others an easy time.
Hagar had a son and Abraham gave him the name Ishmael, following the Lord's instruction.
It is important to note that God has concern for Hagar and Ishmael, even though they are not of His Abrahamic covenant.
While Sarah may have mistreated Hagar, God was looking after her and He sent the Angel of the Lord to see her. He instructs her to return to her mistress and submit. He also promised her many descendants, though these descendants. He would watch over Ishmael, but Ishmael would not have an easy time of it, nor would he give others an easy time.
Hagar had a son and Abraham gave him the name Ishmael, following the Lord's instruction.
It is important to note that God has concern for Hagar and Ishmael, even though they are not of His Abrahamic covenant.
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