And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.
The thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son. The parental feelings must have been sadly harrowed by the prospect of ejecting Ishmael. He was asked not merely to expatriate him from the domestic circle, but to sever all the ties which had bound him to the lad who had first awakened the paternal affection in his breast, and in whose society he had much enjoyment.