OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 17:18

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Abraham said to God, “Oh that Ishmael might live before you!”

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Verse 18. Before thee, under thy protection, and in a virtuous manner. Menochius.—He seems to be satisfied, though Go should not bless him with any more children, provided this one may live worthy of God. Bible.

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