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and Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And these <i>are</i> the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And these <i>were</i> the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, in the order of their birth: Nebaioth, the firstborn of Ishmael, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, in the order of their birth: Nebaioth, the firstborn of Ishmael, and Kedar and Adbeel and Mibsam<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, in the order of their birth: Nebaioth, the first-born of Ishmael, and Kedar and Adbeel and Mibsam<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, in the order of their birth: Nebaioth, the firstborn of Ishmael, and Kedar and Adbeel and Mibsam<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and these are the names of the [twelve] sons of Ishmael, named in the order of their births: Nebaioth, the firstborn of Ishmael, and Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of Ishmael’s sons; their names according to the family records are Nebaioth, Ishmael’s firstborn, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of Ishmael&#8217s sons; their names according to the family records are: Nebaioth, Ishmael&#8217s firstborn, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the first-born of Ishmael, Nebaioth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ishmael had twelve sons, in this order: Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Ishmael listed in the order of their birth: Nebaioth (Ishmael's firstborn), Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />had the following sons, listed in the order of their birth: Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Here's a list of the names of Ishmael's sons, recorded by their names and descendants: Nebaioth was the firstborn, followed by Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of Ishmael's sons, by their names according to their records: Nebaioth (Ishmael's firstborn), Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</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, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: The first-born of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/25.htm">World English Bible</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, Adbeel, Mibsam, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and these [are] the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their births: firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their births: first-born of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names according their generations: the first-born of Ishmael, Nebajoth, and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And these are the names of his children according to their calling and generations. The firstborn of Ismael was Nabajoth, then Cedar, and Adbeel, and Mabsam. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And these are the names of his sons according to their language and generations. The firstborn of Ishmael was Nebaioth, then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of Ishmael’s sons, listed in the order of their birth: Ishmael’s firstborn Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, named in the order of their birth: Nebaioth, the firstborn of Ishmael; and Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the first-born of Ishmael, Nebioth, and Kedar, Arbal, and Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Ishmayl by their names to their generations: the first born of Ishmayl, Nebiuth and Qedar and Arbal and Mabsam,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the first-born of Ishmael, Nebaioth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And these <i>are</i> the names of the sons of Ismael, according to the names of their generations. The firstborn of Ismael, Nabaioth, and Kedar, and Nabdeel, and Massam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/25-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5841" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/25.htm">The Descendants of Ishmael</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12</span>This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">are the names</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3458.htm" title="3458: yiš·mā·‘êl (N-proper-ms) -- From shama' and 'el; God will hear; Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites.">of Ishmael</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: biš·mō·ṯām (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8435.htm" title="8435: lə·ṯō·wl·ḏō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Generations. Or toldah; from yalad; descent, i.e. Family; history.">in the order of their birth:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5032.htm" title="5032: nə·ḇā·yōṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Nbayoth; feminine plural from nuwb; fruitfulnesses; Nebajoth, a son of Ismael, and the country settled by him.">Nebaioth</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵōr (N-msc) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">the firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3458.htm" title="3458: yiš·mā·‘êl (N-proper-ms) -- From shama' and 'el; God will hear; Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites.">of Ishmael,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6938.htm" title="6938: wə·qê·ḏār (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps swarthy, a son of Ishmael, also his desc. From qadar; dusky; Kedar, a son of Ishmael; also Bedouin.">then Kedar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/110.htm" title="110: wə·’aḏ·bə·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Disciplined of God, the third son of Ishmael. Probably from 'adab and 'el; disciplined of God; Adbeel, a son of Ishmael.">Adbeel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4017.htm" title="4017: ū·miḇ·śām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Ishmael, also a Simeonite. From the same as besem; fragrant; Mibsam, the name of an Ishmaelite and of an Israelite.">Mibsam,</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>Mishma, Dumah, Massa,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">1 Chronicles 1:29-31</a></span><br />These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, / Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-20.htm">Genesis 17:20</a></span><br />As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-9.htm">Genesis 28:9</a></span><br />Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-3.htm">Genesis 36:3</a></span><br />and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-25.htm">Genesis 37:25-28</a></span><br />And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt. / Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? / Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/16-10.htm">Genesis 16:10-12</a></span><br />Then the angel added, “I will greatly multiply your offspring so that they will be too numerous to count.” / The angel of the LORD proceeded: “Behold, you have conceived and will bear a son. And you shall name him Ishmael, for the LORD has heard your cry of affliction. / He will be a wild donkey of a man, and his hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him; he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/21-13.htm">Isaiah 21:13-17</a></span><br />This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. / Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food. / For they flee from the sword—the sword that is drawn—from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-28.htm">Jeremiah 49:28-33</a></span><br />Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated, this is what the LORD says: “Rise up, advance against Kedar, and destroy the people of the east! / They will take their tents and flocks, their tent curtains and all their goods. They will take their camels for themselves. They will shout to them: ‘Terror is on every side!’ / Run! Escape quickly! Lie low, O residents of Hazor,” declares the LORD, “for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has drawn up a plan against you; he has devised a strategy against you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/25-13.htm">Ezekiel 25:13-14</a></span><br />therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/83-6.htm">Psalm 83:6</a></span><br />the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">1 Samuel 25:1-3</a></span><br />When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went down to the Wilderness of Paran. / Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel. He was a very wealthy man with a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel. / His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/8-24.htm">Judges 8:24</a></span><br />Then he added, “Let me make a request of you, that each of you give me an earring from his plunder.” (For the enemies had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-18</a></span><br />Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm">2 Chronicles 21:16-17</a></span><br />Then the LORD stirred against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines and Arabs who lived near the Cushites. / So they went to war against Judah, invaded it, and carried off all the possessions found in the king’s palace, along with his sons and wives; not a son was left to him except Jehoahaz, his youngest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-7.htm">Nehemiah 4:7</a></span><br />When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,</p><p class="hdg">the names.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">1 Chronicles 1:29-31</a></b></br> These <i>are</i> their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam, … </p><p class="hdg">Nebajoth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-3.htm">Genesis 36:3</a></b></br> And Bashemath Ishmael's daughter, sister of Nebajoth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/60-7.htm">Isaiah 60:7</a></b></br> All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.</p><p class="hdg">Kedar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/120-5.htm">Psalm 120:5</a></b></br> Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, <i>that</i> I dwell in the tents of Kedar!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/1-5.htm">Song of Solomon 1:5</a></b></br> I <i>am</i> black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/21-16.htm">Isaiah 21:16,17</a></b></br> For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Adbeel</a> <a href="/genesis/24-36.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/genesis/11-27.htm">Births</a> <a href="/genesis/19-37.htm">First</a> <a href="/genesis/22-21.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/genesis/22-21.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/genesis/17-18.htm">Ishmael's</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-21.htm">Kedar</a> <a href="/mark/9-13.htm">Listed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-25.htm">Mibsam</a> <a href="/genesis/2-20.htm">Names</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-7.htm">Nebaioth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Neba'ioth</a> <a href="/genesis/36-3.htm">Nebajoth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-49.htm">Order</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Adbeel</a> <a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/genesis/25-19.htm">Births</a> <a href="/genesis/25-25.htm">First</a> <a href="/genesis/27-19.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/genesis/27-19.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/genesis/25-19.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/genesis/25-16.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/genesis/25-16.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/genesis/36-3.htm">Ishmael's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Kedar</a> <a href="/numbers/1-24.htm">Listed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Mibsam</a> <a href="/genesis/25-16.htm">Names</a> <a href="/genesis/28-9.htm">Nebaioth</a> <a href="/genesis/28-9.htm">Neba'ioth</a> <a href="/genesis/28-9.htm">Nebajoth</a> <a href="/genesis/27-4.htm">Order</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-1.htm">The sons of Abraham by Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-5.htm">The division of his goods.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-7.htm">His age, death, and burial.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">God blesses Isaac.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">The generations of Ishmael.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">His age and death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-19.htm">Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">The children strive in her womb.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-24.htm">The birth of Esau and Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Their different characters and pursuits.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Esau sells his birthright.</a></span><br></div></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div 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genealogy of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. Genealogies in the Bible often serve to establish historical and familial connections, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises. Ishmael's descendants are significant as they fulfill God's promise to Abraham that Ishmael would become a great nation (<a href="/genesis/17-20.htm">Genesis 17:20</a>). The listing of names in birth order underscores the importance of lineage and inheritance in ancient Near Eastern cultures.<p><b>Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael,</b><br>Nebaioth is identified as the firstborn son of Ishmael. In biblical times, the firstborn held a place of prominence and often received a double portion of the inheritance. Nebaioth's descendants are believed to have settled in the region of northern Arabia. <a href="/isaiah/60-7.htm">Isaiah 60:7</a> mentions Nebaioth in a prophecy concerning the future glory of Zion, indicating the continued significance of Ishmael's lineage.<p><b>then Kedar,</b><br>Kedar is the second son of Ishmael and is frequently mentioned in the Bible as a tribe known for its nomadic lifestyle and skill in archery (<a href="/isaiah/21-16.htm">Isaiah 21:16-17</a>). The descendants of Kedar are associated with the Arabian desert and are often depicted as living in tents. Kedar's mention in prophetic literature, such as <a href="/isaiah/42-11.htm">Isaiah 42:11</a>, highlights the inclusion of Gentile nations in God's redemptive plan.<p><b>Adbeel,</b><br>Adbeel is the third son of Ishmael. Little is known about Adbeel specifically, but his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the expansion of Ishmael's descendants. The name Adbeel may be linked to a tribe or region in northern Arabia, contributing to the broader understanding of Ishmael's influence in the area.<p><b>Mibsam,</b><br>Mibsam is the fourth son of Ishmael. Like Adbeel, specific details about Mibsam are scarce. However, the mention of Mibsam and his brothers illustrates the fulfillment of God's promise to Hagar that Ishmael would have numerous descendants (<a href="/genesis/16-10.htm">Genesis 16:10</a>). The genealogical record serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in multiplying Ishmael's lineage.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/ishmael.htm">Ishmael</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian maidservant. Ishmael is considered the ancestor of several Arab tribes.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nebaioth.htm">Nebaioth</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Ishmael. His descendants are believed to have settled in the region that is now part of modern-day Saudi Arabia.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/kedar.htm">Kedar</a></b><br>The second son of Ishmael. The Kedarites were a nomadic tribe known for their flocks and tents, often mentioned in the context of trade and warfare.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/adbeel.htm">Adbeel</a></b><br>The third son of Ishmael. Little is known about Adbeel, but his name is included in the genealogical records of Ishmael's descendants.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mibsam.htm">Mibsam</a></b><br>The fourth son of Ishmael. Like Adbeel, not much is detailed about Mibsam, but he is part of the lineage that fulfills God's promise to make Ishmael a great nation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>God's promise to Abraham regarding Ishmael is fulfilled through the listing of his sons. This demonstrates God's faithfulness and reliability in keeping His word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_genealogies.htm">Significance of Genealogies</a></b><br>The genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names but are crucial for understanding God's unfolding plan and the fulfillment of His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>Ishmael's descendants, though not part of the covenant line through Isaac, still play a significant role in history, showing that God's plans encompass all peoples.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_spiritual_heritage.htm">Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>Just as the descendants of Ishmael are part of God's broader account, believers today are encouraged to understand their place in God's account and live out their faith accordingly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_the_identity_of_the_nabateans.htm">What was the identity of the Nabateans?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_kedar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Kedar in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_a_woman_unclean_during_her_period.htm">Who was Kedar in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_arabs.htm">What does the Bible say about Arabs?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth;</span> - "Heights;" the <span class="accented">Nabathaeans</span>, a people of Northern Arabia, possessed of abundant flocks (<a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a>), and, according to Diodorus, living by merchandise and rapine (Gesenius). From Petraea they subsequently extended as far as Babylon (Keil) - <span class="cmt_word">and Kedar</span>, - "Black Skin;" the Cedrei of Pliny (Gesenius, Keil, Rosen-mailer); characterized as good bowmen (<a href="/isaiah/21-17.htm">Isaiah 21:17</a>), and dwelling between Arabia Petraea and Babylon - <span class="cmt_word">and Adbeel</span>, - "Miracle of God" (Gesenius); of whom nothing is known - <span class="cmt_word">and Mibsam</span>, - "Sweet Odor" (Gesenius); equally uncertain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/25-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">These</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֗לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are the names</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ishmael</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁמָעֵ֔אל</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·mā·‘êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3458.htm">Strong's 3458: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the order of their birth:</span><br /><span class="heb">לְתוֹלְדֹתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ṯō·wl·ḏō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8435.htm">Strong's 8435: </a> </span><span class="str2">Descent, family, history</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nebaioth</span><br /><span class="heb">נְבָיֹ֔ת</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḇā·yōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5032.htm">Strong's 5032: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nebaioth -- oldest son of Ishmael, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the firstborn</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכֹ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ishmael,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁמָעֵאל֙</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·mā·‘êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3458.htm">Strong's 3458: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then Kedar,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקֵדָ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qê·ḏār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6938.htm">Strong's 6938: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kedar -- perhaps 'swarthy', a son of Ishmael, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Adbeel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַדְבְּאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḏ·bə·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_110.htm">Strong's 110: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adbeel -- 'disciplined of God', the third son of Ishmael</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mibsam,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִבְשָֽׂם׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miḇ·śām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4017.htm">Strong's 4017: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mibsam -- a son of Ishmael, also a Simeonite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">OT Law: Genesis 25:13 These are the names of the sons (Gen. 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