Genesis 25:18 — Ishmael's descendants inhabited the region from Havilah to Shur, near the borde… — FBV | maBible

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18 Ishmael's descendants inhabited the region from Havilah to Shur, near the border of Egypt in the direction of Asshur. They were forever fighting with one other.

Passage themes

The land of Ishmael — they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur
At Egypt's border — that is before Egypt
The road to Assyria — as thou goest toward Assyria
The end of Ishmael — he died
Among his own people — in the presence of all his brethren

Notes and references

The Hebrew of this verse is unclear. However, see 16:12.

Events in this chapter

25.19 — Jacob vole droit d’aînesse d’Esaü

Did you know?

Un nom né d'un combat Le nom « Israël » naît dans la Genèse. Après avoir lutté avec Dieu toute une nuit, Jacob reçoit ce nouveau nom qui signifie « il a lutté avec Dieu » (Genèse 32:28). Un peuple entier portera le nom de cet homme transformé.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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