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.
They lived in the area stretching from Havilah to Shur, which is near Egypt, on the way to Assyria. And he died while living among all his brothers.
This verse describes where Ishmael's descendants settled and notes that he died peacefully among his family.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse concludes the genealogy of Ishmael, Abraham's son through Hagar, and describes the regions where his descendants settled, from Havilah to Shur, near Egypt and toward Assyria, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of ancient peoples in the Near East. This highlights God's promise to make Ishmael's lineage into a great nation, as foretold earlier in the narrative. It also notes Ishmael's death in the presence of his brethren, emphasizing the fulfillment of his life among his family.
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