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Nebaioth

Nebaioth, the firstborn son of Ishmael, was the ancestor of a tribe known for their flocks and mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy of future blessing.

The name Nebaioth means “words; prophecies; buds”

MaleArabianArabiaPatriarchs eraOld Testament3 books5 verses

Summary

A man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 25:13; only referred to as Nebaioth (נְבָיוֹת); son of Ishmael; a brother of Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, Kedemah and Mahalath.

Glossary entries

Nebaioth

Family members

Father

Ishmael

Siblings

Adbeel Dumah Hadad Jetur Kedar Kedemah Mahalath Massa Mibsam Mishma Naphish Tema

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 25:13
    These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
  2. Genesis 28:9
    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.
  3. Genesis 36:3
    …and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.
  4. 1 Chronicles 1:29
    These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
  5. Isaiah 60:7
    All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.