Wonders of Genesis of Abraham

The Midrash of Philo 24:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Why does he say, Abraham was ninety and nine years old when he was circumcised, and Ishmael his son was thirteen years old? (Genesis 17:24).

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