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Genesis 25:16

Ishmael

14 Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

15 Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.

These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names by their villages and encampments—twelve princes of their tribes.

17 Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people.

18 Ishmael’s descendants settled from Havilah to Shur, which is near the border of Egypt as you go toward Asshur. And they lived in hostility toward all their brothers.

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BSB
These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names by their villages and encampments—twelve princes of their tribes.
KJV
These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.
WEB
These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments: twelve princes, according to their nations.
ASV
These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments. Twelve princes according to their nations.
DARBY
These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, in their hamlets and their encampments twelve princes of their peoples.
BLB
These were the sons of Ishmael, and these [were] their names, by their towns and their settlements—two [and] ten princes according to their tribes.
ÅB
Dette var Ismaels sønner, og dette var deres navn, i deres byer og leire, tolv høvdinger for sine slekter.
OTB
Dette var sønnene til Ismael, og dette er deres navn etter deres landsbyer og leirer; tolv stammeledere etter deres klaner.
B1930
Dette var Ismaels sønner, og dette var deres navn, i deres byer og leire, tolv ættehøvdinger.

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  • Genesis 17:20

    As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.

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  • Genesis 17:23

    On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money—every male among the members of Abraham’s household—and he circumcised them, just as God had told him.

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