Sarah Will Bear a Son, and Kings from Her

Targum Pseudo-Jonathan on Genesis 17:16

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·April 20, 2026

And I will bless in her body, and will also give from her a son to thee, and I will bless, him, and he shall be for assemblies, and kings ruling over nations shall be from her.

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Genesis 17:16

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