When Abraham had to send Ishmael away, this was the most difficult thing God had told Abraham to do in his 100 years. This would be the last time Abraham would see the son he had loved for 16 years. Something like this hurts deeply, and you don’t get over it in a few days or even in a few years. The deep rupture in the family was never repaired. Sarah and Hagar never became friends. What are some eternal insights to gain from a war that goes on until today?