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Genesis 25:18 ยท KJV

"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."

King James Version

What does Genesis 25:18 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

16These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.
17And 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.
18And 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.
19And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham begat Isaac:
20And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan-aram, the sister to Laban the Syrian.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does knowing your roots shape your identity?

2

What does it mean for you to dwell in a community?

3

When have you felt the presence of your family around you?

Life Application

family

Consider reaching out to family members to strengthen your bonds.

community

Reflect on how you can contribute positively to your community.

Places in This Verse

Havilah

Havilah is often associated with a region rich in resources. Its exact location is debated among scholars.

Shur

Shur is a region located east of Egypt, marking a boundary for the Israelites as they journeyed.

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