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And they lived in hostility toward all the tribes related to them. <a href="/nlt/genesis/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> Ishmael’s descendants occupied the region from Havilah to Shur, which is east of Egypt in the direction of Asshur. There they lived in open hostility toward all their relatives. <a href="/esv/genesis/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> They settled from Havilah to Shur, which is opposite Egypt in the direction of Assyria. He settled over against all his kinsmen. <a href="/bsb/genesis/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Ishmael’s descendants settled from Havilah to Shur, which is near the border of Egypt as you go toward Asshur. And they lived in hostility toward all their brothers. <a href="/kjv/genesis/25.htm">King James Bible</a> And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/25.htm">New King James Version</a> (They dwelt from Havilah as far as Shur, which is east of Egypt as you go toward Assyria.) He died in the presence of all his brethren. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They settled from Havilah to Shur which is east of Egypt going toward Assyria; he settled in defiance of all his relatives. <a href="/nasb/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> They settled from Havilah to Shur which is east of Egypt as one goes toward Assyria; he settled in defiance of all his relatives. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they settled from Havilah to Shur which is east of Egypt as one goes toward Assyria; he settled in defiance of all his relatives. <a href="/lsb/genesis/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they dwelt from Havilah to Shur which is east of Egypt as one goes toward Assyria; he settled in the face of all his brothers. <a href="/amp/genesis/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Ishmael’s sons (descendants) settled from Havilah to Shur which is east of Egypt as one goes toward Assyria; he settled opposite (east) of all his relatives. <a href="/csb/genesis/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And they settled from Havilah to Shur, which is opposite Egypt as you go toward Asshur. He stayed near all his relatives. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And they settled from Havilah to Shur, which is opposite Egypt as you go toward Asshur. He lived in opposition to all his brothers. <a href="/asv/genesis/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: he abode over against all his brethren. <a href="/erv/genesis/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: he abode in the presence of all his brethren. <a href="/gwt/genesis/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> His descendants lived as nomads from the region of Havilah to Shur, which is near Egypt, in the direction of Assyria. They all fought with each other. <a href="/gnt/genesis/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> The descendants of Ishmael lived in the territory between Havilah and Shur, to the east of Egypt on the way to Assyria. They lived apart from the other descendants of Abraham. <a href="/isv/genesis/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> His descendants settled from Havilah to Shur (that's near Egypt), all the way to Assyria, in defiance of all of his relatives. <a href="/msb/genesis/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Ishmael?s descendants settled from Havilah to Shur, which is near the border of Egypt as you go toward Asshur. And they lived in hostility toward all their brothers. <a href="/net/genesis/25.htm">NET Bible</a> His descendants settled from Havilah to Shur, which runs next to Egypt all the way to Asshur. They settled away from all their relatives. <a href="/nheb/genesis/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They lived from Havilah to Shur, which is near Egypt, all the way to Asshur. He settled near all his kinsmen. <a href="/wbt/genesis/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they dwelt from Havilah to Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest towards Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren. <a href="/web/genesis/25.htm">World English Bible</a> They lived from Havilah to Shur that is before Egypt, as you go toward Assyria. He lived opposite all his relatives. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they dwell from Havilah to Shur, which [is] before Egypt, in [your] going toward Asshur; in the presence of all his brothers has he fallen. <a href="/ylt/genesis/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they tabernacle from Havilah unto Shur, which is before Egypt, in thy going towards Asshur; in the presence of all his brethren hath he fallen. <a href="/slt/genesis/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will dwell from Havilah, even to Shur, which is upon the face of Egypt, in thy going to Assyria: and he fell before the face of all his brethren.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he dwelt from Hevila as far as Sur, which looketh towards Egypt, to them that go towards the Assyrians. He died in the presence of all his brethren. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now he had lived from Havilah as far as Shur, which overlooks Egypt as it approaches the Assyrians. He passed away in the sight of all his brothers. <a href="/nabre/genesis/25.htm">New American Bible</a> The Ishmaelites ranged from Havilah, by Shur, which is on the border of Egypt, all the way to Asshur; and they pitched camp alongside their various kindred. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They settled from Havilah to Shur, which is opposite Egypt in the direction of Assyria; he settled down alongside of all his people.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they dwelt from Havilah as far as Shud, which extends from the border of Egypt to the gateway of Assyria; he dwelt adjacent to the lands of all his brethren. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they dwelt from Khaweela and unto Shuud that is before Egypt, which is in the entrance of Assyria; on the borders of all his brothers he had dwelt.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Asshur: over against all his brethren he did settle. <a href="/sep/genesis/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he dwelt from Evilat to Sur, which is opposite Egypt, until one comes to the Assyrians; he dwelt in the presence of all his brethren. <a href="/parallel/genesis/25-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5877" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/25.htm">The Descendants of Ishmael</a> …17Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. 18<a href="/hebrew/7931.htm" title="7931: way·yiš·kə·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root (by transmission) to shakab through the idea of lodging; compare cikluwth, shakam); to reside or permanently stay.">Ishmael’s descendants settled</a> <a href="/hebrew/2341.htm" title="2341: mê·ḥă·wî·lāh (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from chuwl; circular; Chavilah, the name of two or three eastern regions; also perhaps of two men.">from Havilah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7793.htm" title="7793: šūr (N-proper-fs) -- A desert region S.W. of Pal. on E. border of Eg. The same as shuwr; Shur, a region of the Desert.">Shur,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">which</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">is near</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê (N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">the border</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō·’ă·ḵāh (V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">as you go</a> <a href="/hebrew/804.htm" title="804: ’aš·šū·rāh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them, its region and its empire.">toward Asshur.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: nā·p̄āl (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">And they lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in hostility</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê (N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">their brothers.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/16-12.htm">Genesis 16:12</a> He will be a wild donkey of a man, and his hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him; he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.” <a href="/exodus/15-22.htm">Exodus 15:22</a> Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the Desert of Shur. For three days they walked in the desert without finding water. <a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm">1 Samuel 15:7</a> Then Saul struck down the Amalekites all the way from Havilah to Shur, which is east of Egypt. <a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">1 Samuel 27:8</a> Now David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites. (From ancient times these people had inhabited the land extending to Shur and Egypt.) <a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">1 Chronicles 1:29-31</a> These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, / Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael. <a href="/jeremiah/25-23.htm">Jeremiah 25:23-24</a> Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair; / all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mixed tribes who dwell in the desert; <a href="/ezekiel/25-13.htm">Ezekiel 25:13</a> therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. <a href="/isaiah/21-13.htm">Isaiah 21:13-17</a> This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. / Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food. / For they flee from the sword—the sword that is drawn—from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle. ... <a href="/jeremiah/49-28.htm">Jeremiah 49:28-33</a> Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated, this is what the LORD says: “Rise up, advance against Kedar, and destroy the people of the east! / They will take their tents and flocks, their tent curtains and all their goods. They will take their camels for themselves. They will shout to them: ‘Terror is on every side!’ / Run! Escape quickly! Lie low, O residents of Hazor,” declares the LORD, “for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has drawn up a plan against you; he has devised a strategy against you. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4-5</a> and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. / Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession. <a href="/judges/6-3.htm">Judges 6:3</a> Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them, <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-18</a> Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ... <a href="/psalms/83-6.htm">Psalm 83:6</a> the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, <a href="/isaiah/60-7.htm">Isaiah 60:7</a> All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house. <a href="/ezekiel/27-21.htm">Ezekiel 27:21</a> Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers, trading in lambs, rams, and goats.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they dwelled from Havilah to Shur, that is before Egypt, as you go toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brothers.Havilah.<a href="/genesis/2-11.htm">Genesis 2:11</a> The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;<a href="/genesis/10-7.htm">Genesis 10:7,29</a> And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan… <a href="/genesis/20-1.htm">Genesis 20:1</a> And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.as thou.<a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">Genesis 13:10</a> And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.toward.<a href="/2_kings/23-29.htm">2 Kings 23:29</a> In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him.<a href="/isaiah/19-23.htm">Isaiah 19:23,24</a> In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians… died.<a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Genesis 14:10</a> And the vale of Siddim was full of slimepits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, and fell there; and they that remained fled to the mountain.<a href="/psalms/78-64.htm">Psalm 78:64</a> Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.in the.<a href="/genesis/16-12.htm">Genesis 16:12</a> And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">Asshur</a> <a href="/genesis/10-11.htm">Assyria</a> <a href="/genesis/25-6.htm">Country</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Defiance</a> <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/19-28.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">East</a> <a href="/genesis/21-21.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/24-65.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/15-17.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/genesis/10-30.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/genesis/16-8.htm">Goest</a> <a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">Lived</a> <a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/genesis/23-18.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/genesis/24-41.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/genesis/20-15.htm">Settle</a> <a href="/genesis/20-1.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/genesis/20-1.htm">Shur</a> <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/genesis/24-52.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/24-22.htm">Asshur</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-19.htm">Assyria</a> <a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Country</a> <a href="/job/15-25.htm">Defiance</a> <a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/31-21.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/genesis/26-6.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/genesis/28-14.htm">East</a> <a href="/genesis/26-2.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/29-17.htm">Face</a> <a href="/exodus/9-18.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Goest</a> <a href="/genesis/11-11.htm">Lived</a> <a href="/genesis/30-38.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/genesis/27-7.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/genesis/27-37.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/genesis/34-10.htm">Settle</a> <a href="/genesis/26-17.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/exodus/15-22.htm">Shur</a> <a href="/genesis/26-2.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/genesis/26-2.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 25</div>1. <a href="/genesis/25-1.htm">The sons of Abraham by Keturah.</a> 5. <a href="/genesis/25-5.htm">The division of his goods.</a> 7. <a href="/genesis/25-7.htm">His age, death, and burial.</a> 11. <a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">God blesses Isaac.</a> 12. <a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">The generations of Ishmael.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">His age and death.</a> 19. <a href="/genesis/25-19.htm">Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren.</a> 22. <a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">The children strive in her womb.</a> 24. <a href="/genesis/25-24.htm">The birth of Esau and Jacob.</a> 27. <a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Their different characters and pursuits.</a> 29. <a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Esau sells his birthright.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Havilah is often associated with a region rich in resources, possibly located in the Arabian Peninsula. Shur is near the northeastern border of Egypt, suggesting a vast territory. This area aligns with the traditional understanding of the Arabian tribes descending from Ishmael, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham that Ishmael would become a great nation (<a href="/genesis/17-20.htm">Genesis 17:20</a>). The mention of these locations highlights the fulfillment of God's word and the historical spread of Ishmael's lineage.which is near the border of Egypt as you go toward Asshur This specifies the location further, indicating proximity to Egypt and Asshur, which is associated with Assyria. The reference to Egypt and Asshur suggests a significant trade route and cultural exchange area. This positioning also reflects the historical interactions between the descendants of Ishmael and neighboring nations, often marked by trade and conflict. The geographical markers underscore the strategic importance of Ishmael's descendants in the ancient Near East.And they lived in hostility toward all their brothers This phrase highlights the fulfillment of the prophecy given to Hagar in <a href="/genesis/16-12.htm">Genesis 16:12</a>, where it was foretold that Ishmael would live in conflict with his relatives. This hostility can be seen throughout biblical history, as the descendants of Ishmael often clashed with the Israelites and other neighboring tribes. The ongoing tension serves as a reminder of the complex relationships between the descendants of Abraham and the broader narrative of God's covenant people. This hostility also foreshadows the broader theme of conflict and reconciliation found throughout Scripture, ultimately pointing to the peace brought by Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/ishmael.htm">Ishmael</a> The son of Abraham and Hagar, whose descendants are mentioned in this verse. Ishmael is a significant figure as the forefather of many Arab tribes. 2. <a href="/topical/h/havilah.htm">Havilah</a> A region mentioned in the Bible, often associated with wealth and resources. Its exact location is debated, but it is generally considered to be in the Arabian Peninsula. 3. <a href="/topical/s/shur.htm">Shur</a> A desert region located to the northeast of Egypt. It is often mentioned in the context of the Israelites' journey and other biblical accounts. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> A prominent nation in biblical history, often representing a place of bondage or refuge. 5. <a href="/topical/a/asshur.htm">Asshur</a> An ancient city and region, often associated with Assyria, a powerful empire in biblical times. 6. <a href="/topical/h/hostility.htm">Hostility</a> The verse notes that Ishmael lived in hostility toward his brothers, which reflects the ongoing tension and conflict among his descendants.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a> Despite human conflicts and tensions, God's plans and promises are fulfilled. Ishmael's descendants settled in a vast region, fulfilling God's promise to make him a great nation. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_hostility.htm">The Consequences of Hostility</a> Ishmael's life in hostility toward his brothers serves as a reminder of the destructive nature of unresolved conflict and the importance of seeking peace and reconciliation. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_family_dynamics.htm">The Importance of Family Dynamics</a> The account of Ishmael and his descendants highlights the impact of family relationships and the need for godly wisdom in handling familial tensions. <a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_promises.htm">Trusting God's Promises</a> Just as God fulfilled His promise to Ishmael, we can trust that He will fulfill His promises to us, even when circumstances seem challenging.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 25</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'rod_and_staff_comfort'_mean.htm">Who are the descendants of Ishmael?</a> <a href="/q/why_believe_in_jesus.htm">What became of Ishmael?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_descendants_of_ishmael.htm">Who are the descendants of Ishmael?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_ishmael's_genealogy_differ.htm">Why does Ishmael’s genealogy (Genesis 25:12–18) differ from other references to his descendants? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Havilah was far to the south, on the Persian Gulf. (See <a href="/genesis/10-29.htm" title="And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.">Genesis 10:29</a>.)Shur.--This was their western limit towards Egypt. (See <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm" title="And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.">Genesis 16:7</a>.) In <a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm" title="And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until you come to Shur, that is over against Egypt.">1Samuel 15:7</a> this same region is assigned to the Amalekites.As thou goest toward Assyria.--This does not mean that Shur was on the route toward Assyria, but gives the eastern limit of the country inhabited by the descendants of Ishmael.He died.--But the Hebrew is, he fell--that is, his lot fell; he settled there.In the presence of.--This means to the east of all his brethren. Just as Assyria was regarded as lying to the north of Palestine, because on starting the traveller journeyed in that direction, so Arabia was considered to be on the east, for a similar reason. (But see Note on <a href="/genesis/16-12.htm" title="And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brothers.">Genesis 16:12</a>.) . . . <a href="/commentaries/genesis/25-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>[Ishmael’s descendants] settled וַיִּשְׁכְּנ֨וּ (way·yiš·kə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7931.htm">Strong's 7931: </a> To settle down, abide, dwell from Havilah מֵֽחֲוִילָ֜ה (mê·ḥă·wî·lāh) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2341.htm">Strong's 2341: </a> Havilah -- a son of Cush, also a son of Joktan, also territories of uncertain location to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while Shur, שׁ֗וּר (šūr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7793.htm">Strong's 7793: </a> Shur -- a desert region Southwest of Palestine on eastern border of Egypt which אֲשֶׁר֙ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that is near עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the border פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face of Egypt מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa as you go בֹּאֲכָ֖ה (bō·’ă·ḵāh) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go toward Asshur. אַשּׁ֑וּרָה (’aš·šū·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_804.htm">Strong's 804: </a> Ashshur And they lived נָפָֽל׃ (nā·p̄āl) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie in hostility עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against toward פְּנֵ֥י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every their brothers. אֶחָ֖יו (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/25-18.htm">OT Law: Genesis 25:18 They lived from Havilah to Shur that (Gen. 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