King James Version
What Does Genesis 25:17 Mean?
“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.”
Context
15
Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah: Hadar: or, Hadad
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.
17
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.
18
And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren. died: Heb. fell
19
And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham begat Isaac:
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary**Verses 11-18**
Ishmael had twelve sons, whose families became distinct tribes. They peopled a very large country that lay between Egypt and Assyria, called Arabia. The number and strength of this family were the fruit of the promise, made to Hagar and to Abraham, concerning Ishmael.
Matthew Henry (1662–1714). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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