And as for Ishmael, I have heard you: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Nation of Arabs, who are still divided into twelve tribes. See chap. xxv. 13. (Calmet)