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Genesis 25:12-16

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

12. Now these [are] the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s handmaid, bare unto Abraham: 13. And these [are] the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam, 14. And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa, 15. Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah: 16. These [are] the sons of Ishmael, and these [are] their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.

Genesis 25:12-16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 25:12

Theological / Devotional

The generations of Ishmael. A new section begins, in which Moses traces briefly the family and fortunes of Abraham’s eldest son before proceeding with his main theme, the line of Isaac.

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