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Genesis 17:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 17:20

Verse 20 of 27

Scripture focus

And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.

Genesis 17:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 17:20

Theological / Devotional

As for Ishmael. God reassured Abraham that the special promises made to Isaac would not contravene those made to Ishmael’s mother at the well in the wilderness (ch. 16:10). The names of the 12 sons of Ishmael are given in ch. 25:12-16. Like the 12 sons of Jacob, each of them became the father of a tribe (see on ch. 25:13-16).

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