Genesis 16:6-9

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6 But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her that which is good in thine eyes. And Sarai dealt hardly with her, and she fled from her face. 7 And the angel of Jehovah found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur. 8 And he said, Hagar, Sarai's handmaid, whence camest thou? and whither goest thou? And she said, I am fleeing from the face of my mistress Sarai. 9 And the angel of Jehovah said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.

Classification

The Principle

This passage contains a case where a slave flees from a cruel master.

Categories

This passage is part of the Principles and Definitions. It contributes to an understanding of God's will in Slavery, as well as to an understanding of Marriage.

Fulfillment

The principles described in this passage have abiding relevance.

Topics

This command/principle has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:

• Slavery
• Marriage