Translations
Modern
Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people.
Traditional
And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.
Literal
And these were the years of the life of Ishmael: A hundred years and thirty years and seven years. And he expired and died, and he was gathered to his people.
Latin
Et facti sunt anni vitæ Ismaëlis centum triginta septem, deficiensque mortuus est, et appositus ad populum suum.
Original
Hebrew
English
Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people.
Notes
This record lists Ishmael’s descendants before giving the details of Isaac’s descendants (see 25:19–35:29). This follows the literary structure of Genesis (see Genesis Book Introduction, “Summary”).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Lifetime of Ishmaelc. 1910 BC
- Death of Ishmaelc. 1773 BC
Parallels
People
Ishmael: Son of Abraham and Hagar; father of Arab tribes
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Ishmael Mishma Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah Sheol
Topics
Ishmael: Son of Abraham: Children of Ishmael: Son of Abraham: Death of