Esau Did Not Rebel and Ishmael Repented in Abraham's Days

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 106:3

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Another interpretation [of "in all things"]: that Esau did not rebel in his days. Another interpretation: that Ishmael repented in his days.

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AbrahamBlessingRepentance

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