Genesis 16:16
Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram.
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In The King James Version
And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram.
In Context
15Hagar bore a son for Abram. Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty. Walk before me and be 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 →