Arcana Coelestia #3274
3274. 'These are the years of Ishmael's life' means a state representative of the Lord's spiritual kingdom, portrayed by means of Ishmael. This is clear from the meaning of 'years' and 'life' at this point as representative states, dealt with above in 3251, and from the representation of 'Ishmael' as the Lord's spiritual kingdom, dealt with in 2699, 3263, 3268.
Isaiah 60:6-7
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The multitude of camels shall cover you, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praises of Yahweh.
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All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall come up with acceptance on my altar; and I will glorify the house of my glory.
