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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: Greetings heisthe1! The descendants of Ishmael, Abraham's son, settled in the general regions of central and north central Arabia, north of the modern day country of Yemen, which would place the destination of their sojourn within the boundaries of present day Saudi Arabia. [Sources: The Ryrie Expanded Edition Study Bible, The Bible Atlas, The Encyclopaedia Brittanica (Macropedia, "Yemen", "Arabia", "Saudi Arabia"), and an excellent map in the 2001 World Book Encyclopedia (Entry: "Saudi Arabia")] Blessings to you, Nolan |