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NASB | Genesis 17:20 "As for Ishmael, I have heard you; behold, I will bless him, and will make him fruitful and will multiply him exceedingly. He shall become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 17:20 "As for Ishmael, I have heard and listened to you; behold, I will bless him, and will make him fruitful and will greatly multiply him [through his descendants]. He will be the father of twelve princes (chieftains, sheiks), and I will make him a great nation. [Gen 25:12-18] |
Bible Question:
concerning Ishmael, what nation did he become? Thank you in advance to whom ever answers this question. |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Gen 25:12-18, 1Ch 1:29-31 ... heisthe1, Greetings. These passages tell us of the nations from Ishmael. He had a daughter, Mahalath, who was one of Esau's wives (Gen. 28:9; 36:3). If you do a search in the Bible for the names of his sons, you'll learn more. Searcher |