Commentators note that the angel's questions—"Where have you come from?" and "Where are you going?"—were not for his own information. They were designed to make Hagar reflect on what she was leaving (a place of duty and God's presence in Abram's home) and where she was headed (toward the danger and idolatry of Egypt). This serves as a powerful model for us to ask ourselves the same questions when we are tempted to flee our circumstances or duties.