[Lael]

I believe I said that it was said to his mother...check again

I did...reread Gesesis...EVERYONE knows of GEN 21:18, but FEW, indeed know of Gen. 16: 10-12..."And he [Ismael and issue] will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him..."

Every Arab, including 3rd generation Maronite Christian Arabs that I have known, have had that chip-on-the-shoulder attitude...Including the Arab high school student who attacked my Father in class, which eventually lead to his death [from subdural hematoma].

[Kackikat]

I meant re read my original post....sorry you did not understand.