Ishbak
malePatriarchalMeaning: “He releases; leaving”
A son of Abraham by Keturah, ancestor of one of the Arabian tribes settled east of Canaan.
Biography
Ishbak is one of the six sons born to Abraham by Keturah (Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32). With his brothers he received gifts from Abraham and was sent to the "east country" (Genesis 25:6), his descendants becoming one of the desert tribes of the Arabian region.
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Born to Abraham and Keturah
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Themes & lessons from Ishbak
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Ishbak appears.
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Scripture Appearances
2 verses in 2 booksGenesis1 verse
Genesis 25:2
And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
1 Chronicles1 verse
1 Chronicles 1:32
Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine: she bare Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. And the sons of Jokshan; Sheba, and Dedan.
Frequently asked about Ishbak
Who was Ishbak in the Bible?
A son of Abraham by Keturah, ancestor of one of the Arabian tribes settled east of Canaan.
What does the name Ishbak mean?
The name Ishbak means “He releases; leaving”.
Who were Ishbak's parents?
Ishbak was the child of Abraham, Keturah.
Where does Ishbak appear in the Bible?
Ishbak is mentioned 2 times across 2 books: Genesis, 1 Chronicles.
What can we learn from Ishbak?
The story of Ishbak touches on themes of abraham, midian, midianites, keturah — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Ishbak's life.
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