Sarah

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(princess). (1) Wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac (Gen. 11:29; 21:2-3). Name changed from Sarai to Sarah (Gen. 17:15-16). At Abraham’s request she passed herself on as his sister during their sojourn in Egypt (Gen. 12:10-20), which angered the Pharaoh and led to their banishment. Relentless toward Hagar (whom she had given to Abraham as a concubine) when she bore Ishmael, and caused her to be banished to the desert (Gen. 16:5-16); deceitful when Isaac was promised (Gen. 18:15); cruel again toward Hagar on the occasion of Isaac’s weaning, causing her to be banished finally from the household (Gen. 21:9-21). Commended for her faith (Heb. 11:11); and obedience (1 Peter 3:6). Died at age of 127 years and buried at MachpeIah (Gen. 23). (2) Daughter of Asher (Num. 26:46).