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16 These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names by their villages and by their encampments—12 leaders according to their tribes. 17 Now these are the years of the life of Ishmael: 137 years. And he passed away and died, and was gathered to his people. 18 They settled from Havilah to Shur, which was opposite[a] Egypt, going toward Asshur, opposite;[b] he settled[c] opposite[d] all his brothers.

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  1. Genesis 25:18 Or “upon the face of”
  2. Genesis 25:18 Or “upon the face of”
  3. Genesis 25:18 Literally “fell”
  4. Genesis 25:18 Or “upon the face of”

16 These were the sons of Ishmael, and these are the names of the twelve tribal rulers(A) according to their settlements and camps.(B) 17 Ishmael lived a hundred and thirty-seven years. He breathed his last and died, and he was gathered to his people.(C) 18 His descendants(D) settled in the area from Havilah to Shur,(E) near the eastern border of Egypt, as you go toward Ashur. And they lived in hostility toward[a] all the tribes related to them.(F)

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  1. Genesis 25:18 Or lived to the east of