9, 10. his sons . . . buried him —Death often puts an end to strife, reconciles those who have been alienated, and brings rival relations, as in this instance, to mingle tears over a father's grave. :- . 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 :- ); and, secondly, in their independence. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-18" class="com-number"
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