20 As for Ishmael, I have heard you. I will certainly bless him; I will make him fruitful and will multiply him greatly. He will father twelve tribal leaders,(A) and I will make him into a great nation. 21 But I will confirm my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”(B) 22 When he finished talking with him, God withdrew[a] from Abraham.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 17:22 Lit went up, or ascended

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