Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Genesis 25:18
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Genesis25:18
Ge 25:12-18. Descendants of Ishmael. Before passing to the line of the promised seed, the historian gives a brief notice of Ishmael, to show that the promises respecting that son of Abraham were fulfilled--first, in the greatness of his posterity (compare Ge 17:20); and, secondly, in their independence.
18. he died--rather, "it [their lot] fell" in the presence of his brethren (compare Ge 16:12).
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