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Ishmael also had twelve sons
Like Jacob, Ishmael had twelve sons, called "twelve princes, according to their nations". Genesis 25:13–16Genesis 17:20
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"These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names... twelve princes, according to their nations." God had promised Abraham that Ishmael would become the father of twelve princes. Genesis 25:13–16Genesis 17:20
Jacob's twelve sons became the tribes of Israel. Genesis 35:22
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Genesis 25:13–16 WEB
13These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to the order of their birth: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, 14Mishma, Dumah, Massa, 15Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. 16These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments: twelve princes, according to their nations.
Genesis 17:20 WEB
20As for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He will become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation.