Genesis 16:16
And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram.
King James Version
In Context
15And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son’s name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
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 →