1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Genesis 17:20 And as for Ismael I have also heard thee. Behold, I will bless him, and increase, and multiply him exceedingly: he shall beget twelve chiefs, and I will make him a great nation.

Nation of Arabs, who are still divided into twelve tribes. See Genesis 25:13. (Calmet)