Genesis 25:4Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Hittura, which means 'bound' or 'joined' in Hebrew, is believed by the Jewish people to refer to the same Hagar who altered her name. Following the passing of Sarah, she transitioned from being a concubine to a wife. The advanced age of Abraham may diminish suspicions regarding his motives for remarrying after the loss of his first wife. However, focusing on the facts, it is noted that Abraham's offspring, who were born to Hittite women, according to Jewish historical accounts, inhabited regions such as Troglodytes and Arabia, now known as Eudaimon, extending up to the borders of the Red Sea. Furthermore, it is said that a descendant of Abraham named Afer led a military campaign against Libya and established himself there after his victory.

Following the passing of Sarah, Abraham chose another wife, Hittura. The Almighty, wishing to bless His servant with a multitude of descendants, miraculously restored his capacity for fatherhood despite his advanced age. Abraham had children with Hittura. When they grew mature, he granted them gifts and sent them away to prevent them from claiming inheritance alongside his son Isaac. Ultimately, he passed away at a venerable age of 175 years and was laid to rest by his sons Isaac and Ishmael in a cave, where the righteous Sarah was also interred. There are some who regard Hittura, whom Abraham married after Sarah’s death, as possibly being Hagar, his previous concubine, whom he had sent away with her son Ishmael during Sarah's lifetime. However, after Sarah's passing, it seems as though Abraham welcomed Hagar back and made her his lawful wife, thus she was referred to as Hittura. Nevertheless, the Holy Scripture does not provide details on this matter.