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Genesis 25:17

King James Version (KJV)

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And these [are] the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.

Genesis 25:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 25:17

Theological / Devotional

The life of Ishmael. Ishmael’s long life was doubtless due to the vigor he inherited from his father, Abraham. On the expressions “gave up the ghost” and “was gathered unto his people” see respectively on v. 8 and Genesis 15:15.

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