him a great nation , 01_GEN_17:20 And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation. , him a great nation , 01_GEN_21:18 Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation. ,