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 Abraham's first son, born to Sarah's servant Hagar when Sarah was unable to have children. Though not the child of promise like Isaac, God had promised Abraham that Ishmael would become the father of a great nation. This verse concludes the genealogical record of Ishmael's descendants, showing God's faithfulness to His promise about Ishmael's legacy.
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