Genesis 25:17
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.
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Gill's Exposition
And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years,.... one hundred and thirty seven years old. So that he lived forty eight years after the death of Abraham, Gen…
Immediately after the account of Abraham's death, Moses begins the story of Isaac (Gen 25:11), and tells us where he dwelt and how remarkably God blessed him. Note, The blessing of Abraham did not die…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
And these are, &c. The same phrases occur in this verse as in Gen 25:7-8.
gathered unto his people See note on Gen 25:25.
18 (J). from Havilah unto Shur Cf. 1Sa 15:7. See note on "Havilah," Gen 10:29.…