Abraham's Plea for Ishmael
Genesis 17:18, 20
18 Abraham said to God, “If only Ishmael might live under your blessing!”
20 God, "As for Ishmael, I have heard you: I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and will greatly increase his numbers. He will be the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation."
18 Abraham said to God, “If only Ishmael might live under your blessing!”
20 God, "As for Ishmael, I have heard you: I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and will greatly increase his numbers. He will be the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation."