Prophecy Fulfilled

Prophecy Fulfilled

Genesis 25: ¹² Now this is the genealogy of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. ¹³ And these were the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, ¹⁴ Mishma, Dumah, Massa, ¹⁵ Hadar, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. ¹⁶ These were the sons of Ishmael and these were their names, by their towns and their settlements, twelve princes according to their nations. ¹⁷ 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. ¹⁸ (They dwelt from Havilah as far as Shur, which is east of Egypt as you go toward Assyria.) He died in the presence of all his brethren.

 

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After Abraham’s death, GOD turns the conversation to Ismael. HE carefully and methodically expressed who Ismael was and how many kids he had. Ismael was Abraham’s son, but not through Sarah, rather through Hagar, Sarah’s servant. Sarah could not have children, so she came up with a plan to “help” GOD’s prophecy.

 

My Observations:

• Ismael was Abraham’s son, but not the chosen son who would provide the lineage of CHRIST.
• GOD promised Abraham that Ismael would have twelve princes would become great nations.
• Ismael had twelve princes that became great nations.

 

Ismael’s sons lived in a vast territory containing Havilah. I am not convinced this is the same Havilah that was a suburb to the Garden of Eden that contained gold and precious stones, but it could be. I believe the Garden was destroyed in the flood. I also believe that remnants of gold and precious stones were disbursed throughout the broken land masses.

 

Ismael’s prophecy came true, just as GOD said. He must have kept in touch with Isaac and his step brothers. There was probably very little fighting if any. The step brothers and children gathered peacefully at Ismael’s funeral. GOD’s prophecy was fulfilled exactly as HE said.

 

Challenge

• Why does GOD go into meticulous detail to Moses regarding Ismael’s genealogy?
• Have you ever felt on the outside of blessings from GOD?
• Do you realize that you are part of GOD’s family and HIS plan for you is far greater than you think?