On her way home to Egypt, Hagar was found by an angel of the Lord near a desert spring. Upon learning about her journey and her decision to leave her mistress, the angel advised Hagar to return back to Sarah and “submit to her.” In return, the angel said that the Lord will bless Hagar with a son named Ishmael, which means “God hears.” The angel added that Hagar will be given so many “countless” descendants. Per Bible Gateway, Hagar responded to the angel by saying, “You are the God who sees me. I have now seen the One who sees me.”

Hagar returned back to Sarah and gave birth to Ishmael. After 14 years, however, Sarah and Abraham were able to conceive their own son named Isaac. According to Britannica, Sarah feared that Ishmael would still be deemed Abraham’s heir despite the birth of Isaac, so Hagar and Ishmael were banished to the desert with only water for sustenance. Hagar prayed to the Lord to keep Ishmael alive after the water has run out. According to Guide Posts, an angel appeared and said, “Do not be afraid. God has heard the boy crying.” The Lord gave Hagar and Ishmael the nourishment they needed to survive, and Ishmael lived to the age of 137 years old with plenty of descendants.