Genesis 21:20

Contemporary English Version 1995

God blessed Ishmael, and as the boy grew older, he became an expert at hunting with his bow and arrows. He lived in the Paran Desert, and his mother chose an Egyptian woman for him to marry.

Cross References

Genesis 28:15

Wherever you go, I will watch over you, then later I will bring you back to this land. I won't leave you—I will do all I have promised.

Genesis 39:21

the Lord helped him and was good to him. He even made the jailer like Joseph so much that

Genesis 16:12

But your son will live far from his relatives; he will be like a wild donkey, fighting everyone, and everyone fighting him.”

Luke 1:80

As John grew up, God's Spirit gave him great power. John lived in the desert until the time he was sent to the people of Israel.

Judges 6:12

The angel appeared and spoke to Gideon, “The Lord is helping you, and you are a strong warrior.”

Genesis 25:27

As Jacob and Esau grew older, Esau liked the outdoors and became a good hunter, while Jacob lived the quiet life of a shepherd.

Genesis 17:20

However, I have heard what you asked me to do for Ishmael, and so I will also bless him with many descendants. He will be the father of twelve princes, and I will make his family a great nation.

Genesis 27:3

So go hunting with your bow and arrows and kill a wild animal.

Luke 2:40

The child Jesus grew. He became strong and wise, and God blessed him.