Genesis 16:16
And Avram was fourscore and six shanah when Hagar bore Yishmael to Avram.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram.
In Context
15And Hagar bore Avram ben; and Avram called shem bno, which Hagar bore, Yishmael (Ishmael).
Cross References
Genesis 17:1And when Avram was ninety and nine shanah, Hashem appeared to Avram, and said unto him, I am El Shaddai; walk before Me, and be thou tamim (blameless).
Matthew Henry on Genesis 16:16
The Birth of Ishmael. ( b. c. 1911.) 15 And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael. 16 And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram. It is here taken for granted, though not expressly recorded, that Hagar did as the angel commanded her, returning to her mistress and submitting herself; and then, in the fulness of time, she brought forth her son. Note, Those who obey divine precepts shall have the comfort of divine promises. This was the son… Read the whole commentary →