Genesis 21:20

New Century Version

God was with the boy as he grew up. Ishmael lived in the desert and became an archer.

Cross References

Genesis 10:9

He was a great hunter before the Lord, which is why people say someone is “like Nimrod, a great hunter before the Lord.”

Genesis 16:12

Ishmael will be like a wild donkey. He will be against everyone, and everyone will be against him. He will attack all his brothers.”

Genesis 17:20

“As for Ishmael, I have heard you. I will bless him and give him many descendants. And I will cause their numbers to grow greatly. He will be the father of twelve great leaders, and I will make him into a great nation.

Genesis 25:27

When the boys grew up, Esau became a skilled hunter. He loved to be out in the fields. But Jacob was a quiet man and stayed among the tents.

Genesis 27:3

So take your bow and arrows and go hunting in the field for an animal for me to eat.

Genesis 28:15

I am with you and will protect you everywhere you go and will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Genesis 39:21

But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him kindness and caused the prison warden to like Joseph.

Luke 1:80

And so the child grew up and became strong in spirit. John lived in the desert until the time when he came out to preach to Israel.

Luke 2:40

The little child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s goodness was upon him.

Judges 6:12

The angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior!”