Genesis 25:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

He lived a hundred and thirty-seven years Which is recorded to show the efficacy of Abraham's prayer for him, Genesis 17:18, O that Ishmael might live before thee! Then he also was gathered to his people. And he died in the presence of all his brethren With his friends about him. Who would not wish so to die?

Genesis 25:17

17 And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.