25:17 Ishmael lived a total of 1 137 years. He breathed his last and died; then he joined his ancestors. 2
[25:17] 1 tn Heb “And these are the days of the years of Ishmael.”
[25:17] 2 tn Heb “And he was gathered to his people.” In the ancient Israelite view he joined his deceased ancestors in Sheol, the land of the dead.
