“And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.”
God is with the boy as he grows up. He lives in the desert and becomes an archer. The summary of Ishmael's life — God is with him — is the summary of a life well-supplied by divine presence even outside the covenant line. The archery and desert life fulfill the prophecy of Genesis 16:12 exactly. The application: the presence of God is not restricted to the covenant community. His presence and care extend to those in the spaces outside the specific covenant line.
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