...race. In Ishmael's case the imagery is perhaps still more striking. It was foretold of him, " He will be a wild man, his hand against every man, and every man's hand against him : and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren'." Here again we have presented...

...Ishmatl is the biggest fellow. And you must expect to hear Ishmael making the most noise, for he is to be a wild man, his hand against every man, and every man's hand against him ; whereas Isaac is a peaceful lad. He always stands up for his mother. and when he is mocked,...

...Abraham's prayer, " Oh that Ishmael might live before Thee ! " The predictions declare that " he will be a wild man ; his hand against every man, and every man's hand against him;" that "he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren;" that God would multiply him...

...Beerlahai-roi — " the well of Him that liveth aud seeth" — and foretold that her child " would be a wild man — his hand against every man, and every man's hand against him, aud that he should dwell in the presence of all his brethren." Tlwrefore he outlives the...

...bear a son, and shalt call his name ISHMAEL, t for the Lord hath heard thy affliction. And he will be a wild man, — his hand against every man and every man's hand against him : and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.! And she called the name of the...

...promises. Ishmael's character was not what we should think suitable to a receiver of mercy ; he was " a wild man, his hand against every man, and every man's hand against him ;" one who fought for himself, who gained possessions and power for himself; and, to this...

...their lives. A promise formerly given was renewed, that shmael was to become a great nation — that be was to be a wild man — his hand against every man, and every man's hand against him. The travellers continued their journey to the •wilderness of Paran, and there took up...

...exceedingly, to beget twelve princes and to become a great nation. It had previously been stated that he would be a wild man, his hand against every man and every man's hand against him, and that he would dwell in the presence of all his brethren. Once again, shortly after...

...by bad association, or to cast Ishmael out, concerning whom it has been predicted that he should " be a wild man, his hand against every man, and every man's hand against him." Besides she knew that the God whom she served would come to the relief of Hagar, which...

...on the way to Shur, where she had fled to avoid the harsh treatment of her mistress. " And he will be a wild man ; his hand against every man, and every man's hand against him ; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren." — Gen. xv., 12. He was expelled...