Question 7
The PatriarchsThe declaration by God that He would make a nation of the son of the slave woman meant that He
- A.did not like the way Ishmael was sent out by Abraham
- B.was responsible for sending Ishmael out of Abraham's house
- C.was not partial towards Isaac and Ishmael
- D.recognized Ishmael as Abrahams's descendant.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (recognized Ishmael as Abrahams's descendant.)
Explanation
God said He would make a nation of Ishmael also 'because he is your offspring' (Genesis 21:13). God counted him as Abraham's descendant.