Genesis 17:20

Modern King James Version

And as for Ishmael, I have heard you. Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. He shall father twelve chiefs, and I will make him a great nation.

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

And I will make you a great nation. And I will bless you and make your name great. And you shall be a blessing.

Genesis 21:13

And also, I will make a nation of the son of the slave woman, because he is your seed.

Genesis 21:18

Rise up, lift up the boy and hold him up with your hand, for I will make him a great nation.

Genesis 28:3

And may God Almighty bless you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, so that you may be a multitude of peoples.

Psalm 107:38

He also blesses them, so that they are multiplied greatly; and does not allow their cattle to become few.