Seeing Ishmael in a Dream and the Prayer That Is Heard

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 82:7

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One who sees Ishmael in a dream - his prayer is heard, as it is said, "And as for Ishmael I have heard you" (Genesis 17:20). And these words apply to Ishmael the son of Abraham, but as for Ishmael himself [any ordinary person of that name], it means nothing at all.

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DreamsPrayerAbraham

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