Ishmael's Birth: God Hears and the Covenant Unfolds

In short: these verses may sound like brief housekeeping, but they carry big meaning. God’s word to Hagar is fulfilled exactly, Abram acknowledges the child by name, and the timeline is carefully marked. It’s a quiet pause before the next chapter, reminding us that God’s plan is unfolding step by step—even through imperfect choices and complicated family dynamics.