Gen 17:20 | NASB | e4.org | “ As for Ishmael , I have heard you; behold , I will bless him, and will make him fruitful and will multiply him exceedingly . He shall become the father of twelve princes , and I will make him a great nation .

‏ Genesis 17:20

20 “As for Ishmael, I have heard you; behold, I will bless him, and ^awill make him fruitful and will multiply him exceedingly. ^bHe shall ^{▼▼ Lit beget twelve princes}become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a ^dgreat nation.