KJV ORIGINAL
And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ishmael lived for 137 years. Then he breathed his last breath and died, and was reunited with his ancestors.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that Ishmael lived a full life of 137 years before dying and joining his ancestors in death.
📚 Historical Context
Ishmael was the son of Abraham and Hagar, and he became the patriarch of the Ishmaelites, a group of nomadic tribes mentioned in the Bible. This verse appears in Genesis as part of the genealogical records that outline the descendants of Abraham, emphasizing God's earlier promise that Ishmael would live a long life. It serves as a conclusion to Ishmael's story, showing how his lineage continued after his death.
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