15. After some time, when all their drinking water was gone, Hagar put her son under a bush.
16. Then she walked a short distance away and sat down. She thought her son would die because there was no water. She did not want to watch him die. She sat there and began to cry.
17. God heard the boy crying, and God’s angel called to Hagar from heaven. He said, “What is wrong, Hagar? Don’t be afraid! God has heard the boy crying there.
18. Go help the boy. Hold his hand and lead him. I will make him the father of many people.”