OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 17:23

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Abraham took Ishmael his son, all who were born in his house, and all who were bought with his money: every male among the men of Abraham’s house, and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the same day, as God had said to him.

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Verse 23. His house. All wee kept in such good order by their master, that none was found unwilling to submit, if indeed it was left to their choice. Bible.—Abraham loses no time in complying with God’s commands. Menochius.

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