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Genesis 25:16

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These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments: twelve princes, according to their nations.

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The Ancient Near East (Fertile Crescent)The ancient Near East and Fertile Crescent, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, the world of the patriarchs.
The Journeys of Abraham and the PatriarchsThe journeys of Abraham and the patriarchs from Ur through Canaan and into Egypt.

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Places in this passage

Genesis 25:16 mentions Assyria, East, Egypt, Havilah, Machpelah, Mamre, Negeb, Paddan-aram and Shur.

Assyria · Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg)
East · JeedaGhazal
Egypt · Ricardo Liberato
Havilah · Peter Dowley

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