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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Hadar, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Hadad and Tema, Jetur, Naphish and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Hadad and Tema, Jetur, Naphish and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Hadad and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Hadad, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Hadad, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Hadar, and Thema, and Jethur, and Naphis, and Cedma. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Hadad, and Tema, and Jetur, and Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Hadar, Tema, Nator, Naphish, and Kedem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Khadar, Tayma and Netuur and Nephesh and Qedem:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hadad, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedem;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Choddan, and Thaeman, and Jetur, and Naphes, and Kedma.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/25-15.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=5854" 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">14</span>Mishma, Dumah, Massa, <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2301.htm" title="2301: ḥă·ḏaḏ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Ishmael. From chadad; fierce; Chadad, an Ishmaelite.">Hadad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8485.htm" title="8485: wə·ṯê·mā (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Temao; probably of foreign derivation; Tema, a son of Ishmael, and the region settled by him.">Tema,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3195.htm" title="3195: yə·ṭūr (N-proper-ms) -- Probably from the same as tuwr; encircled; Jetur, a son of Ishmael.">Jetur,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5305.htm" title="5305: nā·p̄îš (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Ishmael. From naphash; refreshed; Naphish, a son of Ishmael, and his posterity.">Naphish,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6929.htm" title="6929: wā·qê·ḏə·māh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Ishmael. From qadam; precedence; Kedemah, a son of Ishmael.">and Kedemah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names by their villages and encampments—twelve princes of their tribes.…<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/1-30.htm">1 Chronicles 1:30</a></span><br />Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,<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/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/36-10.htm">Genesis 36:10-12</a></span><br />These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau’s wife Basemath. / The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. / Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a></span><br />So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">Genesis 36:20-21</a></span><br />These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, / Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Genesis 36:40-43</a></span><br />These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, / Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, / Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-36.htm">1 Chronicles 1:36</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-39.htm">1 Chronicles 1:39</a></span><br />The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">1 Chronicles 1:51-54</a></span><br />Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, / Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, / Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-10.htm">Romans 9:10-13</a></span><br />Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. / Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, / not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-20.htm">Hebrews 11:20</a></span><br />By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Romans 9:7-8</a></span><br />Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-22.htm">Galatians 4:22-23</a></span><br />For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Romans 4:18</a></span><br />Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:</p><p class="hdg">Hadar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/1-30.htm">1 Chronicles 1:30</a></b></br> Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema,</p><p class="hdg">Tema.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-19.htm">1 Chronicles 5:19</a></b></br> And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/2-11.htm">Job 2:11</a></b></br> Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.</p><p class="hdg">Naphish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-19.htm">1 Chronicles 5:19</a></b></br> And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/12-11.htm">Hadad</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Hadar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-19.htm">Jetur</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Kedem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Kedemah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Ked'emah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Kedmah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-19.htm">Naphish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-23.htm">Tema</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Hadad</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Hadar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Jetur</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Kedem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Kedemah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Ked'emah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Kedmah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Naphish</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-30.htm">Tema</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'; 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In this context, Hadad is one of the sons of Ishmael, Abraham's son through Hagar. The name Hadad is also linked to a storm and fertility god worshiped in ancient Near Eastern cultures, particularly among the Arameans and Canaanites. This connection suggests the influence of surrounding cultures on the Ishmaelites. The mention of Hadad here highlights the spread and influence of Ishmael's descendants, who became prominent tribes in the Arabian Peninsula.<p><b>Tema</b><br>Tema is both a person and a place in biblical texts. As a son of Ishmael, Tema represents one of the tribes that settled in the Arabian desert. The region of Tema is mentioned in <a href="/job/6-19.htm">Job 6:19</a> and <a href="/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14</a>, indicating its significance as a caravan stop and a center of trade. The people of Tema were known for their wisdom, as suggested in <a href="/jeremiah/25-23.htm">Jeremiah 25:23</a>. This highlights the cultural and economic interactions between the Ishmaelites and other ancient civilizations.<p><b>Jetur</b><br>Jetur is another son of Ishmael, and his descendants are associated with the Itureans, a group that settled in the region of Iturea, located in the northern part of modern-day Israel and southern Lebanon. The Itureans were known for their skills in archery and were often employed as mercenaries. This connection is seen in <a href="/1_chronicles/5-19.htm">1 Chronicles 5:19</a>, where the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh fought against the Hagarites, including Jetur. The mention of Jetur underscores the martial prowess and influence of Ishmael's descendants.<p><b>Naphish</b><br>Naphish is listed as one of the sons of Ishmael, and his descendants are mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/5-19.htm">1 Chronicles 5:19</a> as part of the Hagarite tribes. The name Naphish may be related to the Hebrew word for "refresh" or "revive," suggesting a possible role in providing resources or support in the desert environment. The inclusion of Naphish in the genealogical record emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that Ishmael would become a great nation (<a href="/genesis/17-20.htm">Genesis 17:20</a>).<p><b>Kedemah</b><br>Kedemah, the last son of Ishmael mentioned in this passage, is associated with the eastern regions, as the name itself means "eastward" or "ancient." This reflects the geographical spread of Ishmael's descendants toward the east, aligning with the biblical narrative of their settlement in the Arabian Peninsula. The mention of Kedemah signifies the broad territorial expansion and the establishment of distinct tribes from Ishmael, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/genesis/16-12.htm">Genesis 16:12</a> that Ishmael's descendants would live in opposition to their relatives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hadar.htm">Hadar</a></b><br>One of the sons of Ishmael, Abraham's son through Hagar. His name means "honor" or "splendor" in Hebrew.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tema.htm">Tema</a></b><br>Another son of Ishmael. The name is also associated with a region in Arabia, indicating a possible settlement or tribe that descended from him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jetur.htm">Jetur</a></b><br>A son of Ishmael whose descendants are believed to have formed a nomadic tribe. His name means "enclosure" or "encampment."<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/naphish.htm">Naphish</a></b><br>One of Ishmael's sons, whose name means "refreshed" or "breathing." His descendants are thought to have been part of the nomadic tribes in the region.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/kedemah.htm">Kedemah</a></b><br>The last son of Ishmael listed in this verse. His name means "eastward" or "ancient," possibly indicating the direction or the antiquity of his lineage.<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>Despite Ishmael not being the child of promise, God remained faithful to His word to Hagar, ensuring that Ishmael's descendants became a great nation. This teaches us about God's faithfulness to His promises, even when circumstances seem contrary.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_names_and_heritage.htm">The Importance of Names and Heritage</a></b><br>The names of Ishmael's sons carry meanings that reflect their identity and destiny. Understanding the significance of names in the Bible can deepen our appreciation for God's intentionality in His plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_ishmael's_descendants_in_biblical_history.htm">The Role of Ishmael's Descendants in Biblical History</a></b><br>While often overshadowed by Isaac's lineage, Ishmael's descendants played a significant role in the history of the region. Recognizing their place in God's plan can broaden our understanding of biblical history and God's sovereignty.<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 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Hadar</span>, - "Chamber" (Gesenius); Ha'dad (<a href="/1_chronicles/1-30.htm">1 Chronicles 1:30</a>, LXX., Samaritan, and most MSS.); though Gesenius regards Hadar as probably the true reading in both places; identified with a tribe in Yemen (Gesenius); between Oman and Bahrein, a district renowned for its lancers (Keil) - <span class="cmt_word">and Tema,</span> - "Desert" (Gesenius); <span class="greek">Θαιμὰν</span> (LXX.); the <span class="greek">Θεμοί</span>, on the Persian Gulf, or the tribe Bann Teim, in Hamasa (Knobel); a trading people (<a href="/job/6-19.htm">Job 6:19</a>; <a href="/isaiah/21-14.htm">Isaiah 21:14</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/25-23.htm">Jeremiah 25:23</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">Jetur</span>, - "Enclosure" (Gesenius); the Itureans (Gesenius, Kalisch, Keil ) - <span class="cmt_word">Naphish</span>, "Breathing" (Murphy); "Refreshment" (Gesenius); not yet identified - <span class="cmt_word">and Kedemah</span> - "Eastward" (Gesenius); unknown. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/25-15.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">Hadad,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲדַ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḏaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2301.htm">Strong's 2301: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hadad -- a son of Ishmael</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Tema,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתֵימָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯê·mā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8485.htm">Strong's 8485: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tema -- a son of Ishmael, also his descendants and the region settled by them</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jetur,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְט֥וּר</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ṭūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3195.htm">Strong's 3195: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jetur -- a son of Ishmael, also his descendants and the region where they lived</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Naphish,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָפִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(nā·p̄îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5305.htm">Strong's 5305: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naphish -- a son of Ishmael</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Kedemah.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָקֵֽדְמָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·qê·ḏə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6929.htm">Strong's 6929: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kedemah -- a son of Ishmael</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/25-15.htm">Genesis 25:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/25-15.htm">Genesis 25:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/25-15.htm">Genesis 25:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/25-15.htm">Genesis 25:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/25-15.htm">Genesis 25:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/25-15.htm">Genesis 25:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/25-15.htm">Genesis 25:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/25-15.htm">Genesis 25:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/25-15.htm">Genesis 25:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/25-15.htm">Genesis 25:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/25-15.htm">OT Law: Genesis 25:15 Hadad Tema Jetur Naphish and Kedemah (Gen. 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