²³ On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household^(A) or bought with his money, every male in his household, and circumcised them, as God told him.^{(B) 24} Abraham was ninety-nine years old^(C) when he was circumcised,^(D)

¹⁸ and through your offspring^[a] all nations on earth will be blessed,^[b](A) because you have obeyed me.”^(B)

²⁴ That night the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham.^(A) Do not be afraid,^(B) for I am with you;^(C) I will bless you and will increase the number of your descendants^(D) for the sake of my servant Abraham.”^(E)

²⁵ Isaac built an altar^(F) there and called on the name of the Lord.^(G) There he pitched his tent, and there his servants dug a well.^(H)