Who was Hagar?
Mother of Abraham's son Ishmael
Hagar is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament in the book of Genesis. She was a slave girl who was given to Sarah, the wife of Abraham, to bear a child as Sarah was unable to have children.
The story of Hagar
Hagar had a son with Abraham, named Ishmael, and later became an ancestor of the Arab people. According to the biblical account, she was cast out by Sarah and forced to flee into the wilderness but was later rescued by an angel who promised her that her descendants would become a great nation.
- Name meaning
- Flight" or "to flee
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- Consort
- First mention
- Genesis 16:1
- Appearances in the Bible
- 10 mentions
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Questions about Hagar
Who was Hagar in the Bible?
Hagar is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament in the book of Genesis. She was a slave girl who was given to Sarah, the wife of Abraham, to bear a child as Sarah was unable to have children. Hagar had a son with Abraham, named Ishmael, and later became an ancestor of the Arab people. According to the biblical account, she was cast out by Sarah and forced to flee into the wilderness but was later rescued by an angel who promised her that her descendants would become a great nation.
What does the name Hagar mean?
The name Hagar means “Flight" or "to flee”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Hagar first mentioned in the Bible?
Hagar is first mentioned in Genesis 16:1.
How many times is Hagar mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 10.
Who was the spouse of Hagar?
Spouse: Abraham.
Who were the children of Hagar?
Children: Ishmael.
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