Genesis 25:16

These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 25:16

BSB
These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names by their villages and encampments-twelve princes of their tribes.
AKJV
These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.
CPDV
These are the sons of Ishmael. And these are their names throughout their fortresses and towns: the twelve princes of their tribes.
ERV
these are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments; twelve princes according to their nations.
NHEB
These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments: twelve princes, according to their clans.
SMT
These the sons of Ishmael, and these their names, in their villages, and in their fortresses; twelve princes, according to their nation.

Commentary for Genesis 25:16

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Overview of Genesis 25:16
Summary
Ishmael's twelve princes established as nations
Event
Tribal princes enumerated and established
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Genealogy