Still, when Abraham pleaded in their behalf, Jehovah promised to bless Ishmael. ​ — Genesis 16: 1 - 4, 10; 17: 15, 16, 18 - 20; 21: 8 - 21.
Siiski tõotas Jehoova ka Ismaeli õnnistada, kui Aabraham nende eest palus.