KJV ORIGINAL
And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And God was with the boy; and he grew up, lived in the wilderness, and became skilled with a bow and arrow.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God was present with Ishmael as he grew up in the desert and developed into a skilled hunter.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes Ishmael's life after he and his mother Hagar were sent away from Abraham's household. In ancient times, archery was an essential survival skill for those living in desert regions, used for both hunting food and protection. The wilderness mentioned here was likely the desert region between Egypt and Canaan.
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