Genesis 25:18 meaning and explanation
Ishmael’s descendants settled from Havilah to Shur, which is near the border of Egypt as you go toward Asshur. And they lived in hostility toward all their brothers.
Genesis 25:18, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse closes the brief record of Ishmael's descendants, listing where his twelve tribal groups settled, from Havilah toward Shur near Egypt's border in the direction of Asshur. The final clause echoes the angel's word to Hagar in Genesis 16:12 about her son living in hostility toward his brothers.
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