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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Adbeel</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/adbeel.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/25-13.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/adbeel.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Adbeel</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/a/adasa.htm" title="Adasa">◄</a> Adbeel <a href="/topical/naves/a/adbeel--son_of_ishmael.htm" title="Adbeel: Son of Ishmael">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Adbeel is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Genesis. He is recognized as one of the sons of Ishmael, the firstborn son of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian maidservant. Adbeel's name is often interpreted to mean "disciplined by God" or "chastened by God," reflecting a common practice in biblical times of names bearing significant meanings or divine associations.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>Adbeel is mentioned in the genealogical records of Genesis, which trace the lineage and descendants of key biblical figures. The primary reference to Adbeel is found in <a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13</a>, which states:<br><br>"These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, listed in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam," (<a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13</a>).<br><br>This passage is part of a larger genealogical account that outlines the twelve sons of Ishmael, who are considered the patriarchs of the Ishmaelite tribes. These tribes are historically significant as they are believed to have settled in various regions of the Arabian Peninsula, contributing to the ethnogenesis of the Arab peoples.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>Adbeel, as a descendant of Ishmael, is part of the broader narrative of God's promise to Abraham. While Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, is the child of the covenant through whom the Jewish people trace their lineage, Ishmael and his descendants, including Adbeel, are also recipients of God's blessings. In <a href="/genesis/17-20.htm">Genesis 17:20</a>, God promises Abraham that Ishmael will be blessed and will become the father of a great nation:<br><br>"And as for Ishmael, I have heard you; behold, I will bless him and make him fruitful and multiply him exceedingly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation." (<a href="/genesis/17-20.htm">Genesis 17:20</a>).<br><br>This promise underscores the significance of Ishmael's lineage, including Adbeel, in the unfolding of God's plan for the nations.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, Adbeel's inclusion in the biblical record serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises. Despite the complex family dynamics and human failings evident in the account of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, God's sovereign plan continues to unfold through both Isaac and Ishmael. Adbeel, as part of Ishmael's lineage, represents the fulfillment of God's word to Abraham regarding his descendants.<br><br>Furthermore, the mention of Adbeel and his brothers highlights the broader theme of God's concern for all nations and peoples. While the primary focus of the Old Testament is on the covenant relationship between God and Israel, the inclusion of Ishmael's descendants points to the universal scope of God's redemptive purposes.<br><br><b>Legacy and Influence:</b><br><br>The legacy of Adbeel and the other sons of Ishmael is seen in the historical development of the Arab peoples and their cultural and religious contributions to the world. While the Bible does not provide extensive details about Adbeel's life or his specific descendants, his place in the genealogical record affirms the interconnectedness of the biblical narrative and the diverse peoples of the ancient Near East.<br><br>In summary, Adbeel is a significant, though briefly mentioned, figure in the Bible, representing the fulfillment of God's promises to Ishmael and the broader narrative of God's dealings with humanity. His inclusion in the genealogical records of Genesis serves as a testament to the faithfulness of God and the unfolding of His divine plan across generations.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Adbeel</span><p>vapor, or cloud of God<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Adbeel</span><p>(<i>offspring of God</i>), a son of Ishmael, (<a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">1 Chronicles 1:29</a>) and probably the progenitor of an Arab tribe. (B.C. about 1850.)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Miracle of God, the third of the twelve sons of Ishmael, and head of an Arabian tribe (<a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">1 Chronicles 1:29</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ADBEEL</span><p>ad'-be-el ('adhbe'el, "God's discipline," possibly): The third of the twelve sons of Ishmael (<a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">1 Chronicles 1:29</a>). The name appears in the Assyrian records as that of a north Arabian tribe residing somewhere Southwest of the Dead Sea.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/110.htm"><span class="l">110. <b>Adbeel</b> -- "disciplined of God," the third son of Ishmael</span></a><br><b>...</b> 109, 110. <b>Adbeel</b>. 111 . "disciplined of God," the third son of Ishmael.<br> Transliteration: <b>Adbeel</b> Phonetic Spelling: (ad-beh-ale') Short Definition: <b>Adbeel</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/110.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/adbeel.htm"><span class="l"><b>Adbeel</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>ADBEEL</b>. ad'-be-el ('adhbe'el, "God's discipline," possibly): The third of the twelve<br> sons of Ishmael (Genesis 25:13 1 Chronicles 1:29). <b>...</b><b>Adbeel</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/adbeel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kedar.htm"><span class="l">Kedar (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to the order of their<br> birth: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth, then Kedar, <b>Adbeel</b>, Mibsam, (WEB <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kedar.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nebaioth.htm"><span class="l">Nebaioth (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to the order of their<br> birth: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth, then Kedar, <b>Adbeel</b>, Mibsam, (WEB <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nebaioth.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/neba'ioth.htm"><span class="l">Neba'ioth (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations:<br> the first-born of Ishmael, Nebaioth; and Kedar, and <b>Adbeel</b>, and Mibsam <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/neba'ioth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ish'mael.htm"><span class="l">Ish'mael (40 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations:<br> the first-born of Ishmael, Nebaioth; and Kedar, and <b>Adbeel</b>, and Mibsam <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ish'mael.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mibsam.htm"><span class="l">Mibsam (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to the order of their<br> birth: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth, then Kedar, <b>Adbeel</b>, Mibsam, (WEB <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mibsam.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nebajoth.htm"><span class="l">Nebajoth (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations:<br> the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and <b>Adbeel</b>, and Mibsam <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nebajoth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/listed.htm"><span class="l">Listed (48 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to the order of their<br> birth: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth, then Kedar, <b>Adbeel</b>, Mibsam, (See <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/listed.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/genealogies.htm"><span class="l">Genealogies (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 1:29 These are their generations: the first-born of Ishmael,<br> Nebaioth; then Kedar, and <b>Adbeel</b>, and Mibsam, (See NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/genealogies.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ishmael's.htm"><span class="l">Ishmael's (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). Genesis 25:13 These are the names of the sons of Ishmael by their generations:<br> Ishmael's first son was Nebaioth; then Kedar and <b>Adbeel</b> and Mibsam (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ishmael's.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/descendants-of-Ishmael.html">Who are the descendants of Ishmael? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Adbeel (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to the order of their birth: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth, then Kedar, <span class="boldtext">Adbeel</span>, Mibsam,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">1 Chronicles 1:29</a></span><br />These are their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and <span class="boldtext">Adbeel</span>, and Mibsam,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/adbeel.htm">Adbeel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/adbeel--son_of_ishmael.htm">Adbeel: Son of Ishmael</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kedar.htm">Kedar (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nebaioth.htm">Nebaioth (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/neba'ioth.htm">Neba'ioth (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/ish'mael.htm">Ish'mael (40 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mibsam.htm">Mibsam (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nebajoth.htm">Nebajoth (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/listed.htm">Listed (48 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/genealogies.htm">Genealogies (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/ishmael's.htm">Ishmael's (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/births.htm">Births (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/adasa.htm">Adasa</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/first-born.htm">First-born (110 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/ishmael.htm">Ishmael (44 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/oldest.htm">Oldest (58 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/generations.htm">Generations (148 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/firstborn.htm">Firstborn (119 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/add.htm">Add (135 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/names.htm">Names (133 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/a/adasa.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Adasa"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Adasa" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/a/adbeel--son_of_ishmael.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Adbeel: Son of Ishmael"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Adbeel: Son of Ishmael" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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