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Genesis 25:16

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 25:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments. Twelve princes according to their nations.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments. Twelve princes according to their nations.
Genesis 25:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the first-born of Ishmael, Nebaioth, and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
14and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,
15Hadad, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
16These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments. Twelve princes according to their nations.
17And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, a hundred and thirty and seven years. And he gave up the ghost and died, and was gathered unto his people.
18And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria. He abode over against all his brethren.
19And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham`s son. Abraham begat Isaac.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“These [are] the sons of Ishmael, etc.] The twelve before mentioned, (<012513>Genesis 25:13-15): these [are] their names, by their towns and by their castles; their towns and their castles being called after their names, some of which we are able to trace at this distance, as the above notes show: twelve princes according to their nations; these were princes, or heads of tribes, and there were twelve of them, and continued so, (see <011720>Genesis 17:20); where is the prophecy, and here an accomplishment of it.”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“25:16 Ishmael’s twelve sons fulfilled God’s promise of blessing (17:20).”
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