What was meant when HaShem told Avraham His covenant would be with him and he would become the father of a multitude of nations? (Genesis 17:4, see also 12:2-3).
To whom does the multitude of nations refer?
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In addition to Yisrael, Avraham's descendants include:
- Yishmael (Arabs)
- Eisav (Edom, Amalek)
- six children of Keturah, who might each count as their own nation (but I have no source for that)
answered May 21 '17 at 2:36
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