Genesis 21:20

New American Bible - revised edition

God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in the wilderness and became an expert bowman.

Cross References

Genesis 10:9

He was a mighty hunter in the eyes of the Lord; hence the saying, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter in the eyes of the Lord.”

Genesis 16:12

He shall be a wild ass of a man, his hand against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him; Alongside all his kindred shall he encamp.”

Genesis 17:20

Now as for Ishmael, I will heed you: I hereby bless him. I will make him fertile and will multiply him exceedingly. He will become the father of twelve chieftains, and I will make of him a great nation.

Genesis 25:27

When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country; whereas Jacob was a simple man, who stayed among the tents.

Genesis 27:3

So now take your hunting gear—your quiver and bow—and go out into the open country to hunt some game for me.

Genesis 28:15

I am with you and will protect you wherever you go, and bring you back to this land. I will never leave you until I have done what I promised you.

Genesis 39:21

But the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him kindness by making the chief jailer well-disposed toward him.

Luke 1:80

The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel.

Luke 2:40

The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. The Boy Jesus in the Temple.

Judges 6:12

and the messenger of the Lord appeared to him and said: The Lord is with you, you mighty warrior!