Genesis 17:20

Overview - Genesis 17
God renews the covenant with Abram, and changes his name to Abraham, in token of a greater blessing.
Circumcision is instituted.
15 Sarai's name is changed to Sarah, and she is blessed.
17 Isaac is promised, and the time of his birth fixed.
23 Abraham and Ishmael are circumcised.
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Genesis 17:20  (King James Version)
And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.
 


I have blessed
16:10-12

twelve
25:12-18

and I
Genesis 21:13 Genesis 21:18