Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ishmael lived a hundred and thirty-seven years. He breathed his last and died, and he was gathered to his people. New Living Translation Ishmael lived for 137 years. Then he breathed his last and joined his ancestors in death. English Standard Version (These are the years of the life of Ishmael: 137 years. He breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people.) Berean Standard Bible Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. Berean Literal Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version These were the years of the life of Ishmael: one hundred and thirty-seven years; and he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. New American Standard Bible These are the years of the life of Ishmael, 137 years; and he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. NASB 1995 These are the years of the life of Ishmael, one hundred and thirty-seven years; and he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. NASB 1977 And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, one hundred and thirty-seven years; and he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. Legacy Standard Bible These are the years of the life of Ishmael, 137 years; and he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people. Amplified Bible Ishmael lived a hundred and thirty-seven years; then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people [who had preceded him in death]. Berean Annotated Bible Ishmael (God hears) lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. Christian Standard Bible This is the length of Ishmael’s life: 137 years. He took his last breath and died, and was gathered to his people. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is the length of Ishmael’s life: 137 years. He took his last breath and died, and was gathered to his people. American Standard Version And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, a hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died, and was gathered unto his people. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ishmael lived 137 years. Then he took his last breath and died. He joined his ancestors in death. Good News Translation Ishmael was 137 years old when he died. International Standard Version Ishmael lived for 137 years, then he took his last breath, died, and joined his ancestors. NET Bible Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. He breathed his last and died; then he joined his ancestors. New Heart English Bible These are the years of the life of Ishmael: one hundred thirty-seven years. He breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. Webster's Bible Translation And these are the years of the life of Ishmael; a hundred and thirty and seven years: and he expired and died, and was gathered to his people. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIshmael lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. World English Bible These are the years of the life of Ishmael: one hundred thirty-seven years. He gave up his spirit and died, and was gathered to his people. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd these [are] the years of the life of Ishmael, one hundred and thirty-seven years; and he expires, and dies, and is gathered to his people; Berean Literal Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, a hundred and thirty and seven years; and he expireth, and dieth, and is gathered unto his people; Smith's Literal Translation And these the years of the life of Ishmael: a hundred years, and thirty years and seven years: and he will expire and die; and he will be added to his People. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the years of Ismael's life were a hundred and thirty-seven, and decaying he died, and was gathered unto his people. Catholic Public Domain Version And the years of the life of Ishmael that passed were one hundred and thirty-seven. And declining, he died and was placed with his people. New American Bible The span of Ishmael’s life was one hundred and thirty-seven years. After he had breathed his last and died, he was gathered to his people. New Revised Standard Version (This is the length of the life of Ishmael, one hundred thirty-seven years; he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people.) Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd these are the years of the life of Ishmael, a hundred and thirty-seven years; and he became sick and died; and was gathered to his people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the years of the life of Ishmayl: a hundred and thirty and seven years, and he became ill and he died and was gathered to his people. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, a hundred and thirty and seven years; and he expired and died; and was gathered unto his people. Brenton Septuagint Translation And these are the years of the life of Ismael, a hundred and thirty-seven years; and he failed and died, and was added to his fathers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Ishmael…16These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names by their villages and encampments—twelve princes of their tribes. 17Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. 18Ishmael’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.… Cross References Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Genesis 23:1 Now Sarah lived to be 127 years old. Genesis 35:28 And Isaac lived 180 years. Deuteronomy 34:7 Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished. Then he breathed his last and died, Genesis 35:29 Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him. Genesis 49:33 When Jacob had finished instructing his sons, he pulled his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and he was gathered to his people. Deuteronomy 34:5 So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said. and was gathered to his people. Numbers 20:24 “Aaron will be gathered to his people; he will not enter the land that I have given the Israelites, because both of you rebelled against My command at the waters of Meribah. Numbers 27:13 After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was; Deuteronomy 32:50 And there on the mountain that you climb, you will die and be gathered to your people, just as your brother Aaron died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people. Genesis 16:12 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.” Genesis 17:20 As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation. Genesis 21:13 But I will also make a nation of the slave woman’s son, because he is your offspring.” Genesis 28:9 Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had. Genesis 36:1-3 This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). / Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. Genesis 37:25-28 And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt. / Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? / Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed. … Genesis 46:13 The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron. Treasury of Scripture 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 to his people. A. Genesis 25:7,8 And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years… gathered. Genesis 15:15 And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age. Jump to Previous Altogether Breathed Died Dieth End Expired Expireth Gathered Ghost Hundred Ishmael Ish'mael Kindred Life Peoples Rest Seven Spirit Thirty Thirty-SevenJump to Next Altogether Breathed Died Dieth End Expired Expireth Gathered Ghost Hundred Ishmael Ish'mael Kindred Life Peoples Rest Seven Spirit Thirty Thirty-SevenGenesis 25 1. The sons of Abraham by Keturah.5. The division of his goods. 7. His age, death, and burial. 11. God blesses Isaac. 12. The generations of Ishmael. 17. His age and death. 19. Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren. 22. The children strive in her womb. 24. The birth of Esau and Jacob. 27. Their different characters and pursuits. 29. Esau sells his birthright. Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Ishmael, the first son of Abraham and Hagar, lived a significant lifespan, reflecting the longevity of patriarchal figures in the Old Testament. His age at death, 137 years, is consistent with the long lifespans recorded for other figures in Genesis, such as Abraham and Isaac. This longevity underscores the blessing of God upon Abraham's descendants, even those not in the line of the covenant. Ishmael's life span also highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Hagar that her son would become a great nation (Genesis 21:18). Historically, Ishmael is considered the progenitor of the Ishmaelites, a group that played a significant role in the region's history. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people. Persons / Places / Events 1. IshmaelThe first son of Abraham, born to Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian maidservant. Ishmael is a significant figure as the forefather of many Arab nations. 2. Abraham The patriarch of the Israelites, Ishmael's father, and a central figure in the Abrahamic faiths. His relationship with Ishmael is complex, marked by both love and separation. 3. Hagar Ishmael's mother, an Egyptian maidservant to Sarah. Her account is one of struggle and divine encounters, highlighting God's care for the marginalized. 4. Death and Burial The event of Ishmael's death and being "gathered to his people" signifies the end of his earthly journey and a return to his ancestors, a common biblical expression for death. 5. The Wilderness of Paran While not mentioned in this specific verse, it is significant as the place where Ishmael settled and became an archer, indicating his life and legacy beyond his death. Teaching Points The Sovereignty of GodIshmael's life and death remind us of God's sovereign plan. Despite human actions, God's purposes prevail, and He fulfills His promises. God's Faithfulness God's promise to Hagar about Ishmael's future was fulfilled. This encourages us to trust in God's faithfulness in our own lives. The Reality of Death Ishmael's death is a reminder of the mortality that all humans face. It calls us to live with an eternal perspective, valuing our relationship with God and others. Legacy and Influence Ishmael's descendants became a great nation, showing that our lives can have a lasting impact beyond our years. We should consider the legacy we are leaving. Reconciliation and Peace Ishmael's account, intertwined with Isaac's, encourages us to seek reconciliation and peace in our relationships, reflecting God's heart for unity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 25:17?2. What does Genesis 25:17 reveal about the fulfillment of God's promises to Ishmael? 3. How does Ishmael's lifespan reflect God's faithfulness in Genesis 25:17? 4. Compare Ishmael's lifespan with other patriarchs; what insights can we gain? 5. How can we trust God's promises in our lives, as seen in Genesis 25:17? 6. What lessons on God's sovereignty can we learn from Ishmael's life and death? 7. How does Genesis 25:17 fit into the broader narrative of Ishmael's descendants? 8. What is the significance of Ishmael's lifespan in Genesis 25:17? 9. Why does Genesis 25:17 emphasize Ishmael's death and gathering to his people? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 25? 11. What does 'gathered to his people' mean? 12. What does "gathered to his people" mean? 13. What became of Ishmael? 14. Why does Ishmael's genealogy (Genesis 25:12-18) differ from other references to his descendants? What Does Genesis 25:17 Mean Ishmael lived a total of 137 years• Scripture records Ishmael’s exact lifespan—“137 years”—underscoring the historical reliability of Moses’ narrative (cf. Genesis 25:13–16, which lists Ishmael’s twelve sons as real tribal chiefs). • God had promised Hagar that her son would become a “great nation” (Genesis 17:20; 21:13). A long life of 137 years demonstrates how the Lord fulfilled that word in tangible time and space. • Ishmael’s years also remind us of the diminishing longevity after the Flood. Compare Noah’s 950 years (Genesis 9:29) to Abraham’s 175 (Genesis 25:7) and Isaac’s 180 (Genesis 35:28). Psalm 90:10 notes that an ordinary span of “seventy, or eighty with strength” had become typical, so Ishmael’s 137 still marks a graciously extended life. Then he breathed his last • The phrase pictures the surrender of life’s final breath, echoing similar language for other patriarchs—Abraham “breathed his last” (Genesis 25:8) and Jacob “drew his feet into the bed, breathed his last” (Genesis 49:33). • It reminds us that breath is a gift from God (Job 12:10; Acts 17:25). When He withdraws it, life on earth ends (Ecclesiastes 12:7). • Jesus, too, “breathed His last” on the cross (Luke 23:46), highlighting both the reality of death and the hope of resurrection for all who trust God. And died • Death is stated plainly; Scripture never romanticizes it. Romans 5:12 traces death’s entrance to human sin, and Hebrews 9:27 affirms that “it is appointed for man to die once, and after that to face judgment.” • Ishmael’s death closes the account of his earthly journey, signalling a transition in Genesis to Isaac’s line through whom the covenant promises advance (Genesis 25:19). • Yet Ishmael’s recorded death shows God’s care for every line descended from Abraham, not just the covenant line—each life is noticed and numbered by the Lord (Psalm 139:16). And was gathered to his people • The phrase appears for Abraham (Genesis 25:8), Isaac (Genesis 35:29), Jacob (Genesis 49:33), and Moses (Deuteronomy 32:50). It points beyond the grave to continued conscious existence with those who have gone before. • Physical burial places differed—Abraham lay in Machpelah (Genesis 25:9), Ishmael likely in the wilderness of Paran (Genesis 21:21)—so “gathered to his people” cannot refer merely to the tomb. It speaks of reunion in the spiritual realm (cf. 2 Samuel 12:23; Luke 16:22). • Thus, Genesis quietly affirms life after death long before later revelations. Believers today rest in the same hope: “to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8). summary Genesis 25:17 records Ishmael’s 137 years, his final breath, his death, and his gathering to his people. Every phrase is historical yet deeply theological: God faithfully extends life according to His promises, numbers every breath, confronts humanity with mortality, and provides hope of reunion beyond the grave. Ishmael’s brief obituary therefore calls us to trust the God who keeps His word, governs life’s span, and opens eternity to all who believe. Verses 17, 18. - And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: - a life shorter by nearly half a century than that of Isaac (Genesis 35:21); does this prove the life-prolonging influence of piety? - and he gave up the ghost and died; and wee gathered unto his people (vide on ver. 8). And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward; Assyria (vide Genesis 10:29; Genesis 16:7): and He died - literally, fell down; not expired (Vulgate, A Lapide, Aben Ezra, et alii), but settled down, had his lot cast (Calvin, Keil, Kalisch); κατῴκησε (LXX.) in the presence of all his brethren (a fulfillment of Genesis 16:12).Hebrew Ishmaelיִשְׁמָעֵ֔אל (yiš·mā·‘êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3458: Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites lived חַיֵּ֣י (ḥay·yê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life a total of וְאֵ֗לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those 137 מְאַ֥ת (mə·’aṯ) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 3967: A hundred years. שָׁנָ֛ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year Then he breathed his last וַיִּגְוַ֣ע (way·yiḡ·wa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1478: To breathe out, expire and died, וַיָּ֔מָת (way·yā·māṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill and was gathered וַיֵּאָ֖סֶף (way·yê·’ā·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to his people. עַמָּֽיו׃ (‘am·māw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Genesis 25:17 NIVGenesis 25:17 NLT Genesis 25:17 ESV Genesis 25:17 NASB Genesis 25:17 KJV Genesis 25:17 BibleApps.com Genesis 25:17 Biblia Paralela Genesis 25:17 Chinese Bible Genesis 25:17 French Bible Genesis 25:17 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 25:17 These are the years of the life (Gen. 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