The chapter lists Ishmael’s twelve sons, who each became a tribal leader of their own territory. It also notes that Ishmael lived to the age of 137. He died and was gathered to his people. The areas where his descendants settled stretched from Havilah to Shur, near Egypt, toward Assyria.

It reads in Genesis 25:12-18:  This is the report about Abraham’s son, Ishmael, and his family. Sarah’s female servant gave birth to Ishmael. Her name was Hagar. She was from Egypt. These are the names of Ishmael’s sons. The list starts from the firstborn son and ends with the last son. Nebaioth was the first son of Ishmael. Then there were Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish and Kedemah. These were all Ishmael’s sons. Their names became the names of 12 groups of people. They separated and lived in their own lands. Ishmael’s sons ruled over the 12 groups of people. Ishmael lived for 137 years then he died. He joined his ancestors who had died before him. Ishmael’s descendants lived in the lands from Havilah to Shur. These are near Egypt, towards Asshur. They were always at war with each other.

Father God, Ishmael lived a long life. Only You can produce this in all Your children. Thank You and praise You for this day and all your blessings. Please guide me and give me strength to face any challenges that come my way. Let me be kind, loving, and patient with others. Grant me peace and comfort in times of difficulty and in good times. I am believing healing, encouragement and a hedge of angels around all those I come in contact with today. I love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.