Genesis 25:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing the names of Ishmael's sons, who became leaders of their own tribes and peoples.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, chapter 25, this verse is part of a genealogy listing the sons of Ishmael, who was Abraham's son through Hagar, as God had promised to make him the father of twelve princes. This section of Scripture highlights the expansion of Abraham's family lines beyond Isaac, showing how God fulfilled His commitments to Ishmael's descendants. These names, such as Mishma, Dumah, and Massa, likely represent early tribes or clans in the ancient Near East, particularly in the Arabian regions.

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