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17 Ishmael finally died at the age of 137, and joined his ancestors.[a] 18 These descendants of Ishmael were scattered across the country from Havilah to Shur (which is a little way to the northeast of the Egyptian border in the direction of Assyria). And they were constantly at war with one another.

19 This is the story of Isaac’s children:

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  1. Genesis 25:17 and joined his ancestors, literally, “and was gathered to his people.”

17 Ishmael lived a hundred and thirty-seven years. He breathed his last and died, and he was gathered to his people.(A) 18 His descendants(B) settled in the area from Havilah to Shur,(C) near the eastern border of Egypt, as you go toward Ashur. And they lived in hostility toward[a] all the tribes related to them.(D)

Jacob and Esau

19 This is the account(E) of the family line of Abraham’s son Isaac.

Abraham became the father of Isaac,

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