Overview
The Bible addresses nebaioth across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, 1 Chronicles and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Ishmaelites, the, Hagar, Esau and Shem. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Ishmael, Abraham and Esau.
Key Bible verses about nebaioth
Old Testament
Genesis
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,
Then went Esau unto Ishmael, and took unto the wives which he had Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael Abraham's son, the sister of Nebajoth, to be his wife. Mahalath: or, Bashemath
And Bashemath Ishmael's daughter, sister of Nebajoth.
People in the Bible and nebaioth
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying nebaioth for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 25:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis, 1 Chronicles and Isaiah each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Ishmael, Abraham and Esau and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Ishmaelites, the, Hagar, Esau and Shem.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about nebaioth?
The Bible addresses nebaioth across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis, 1 Chronicles and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Ishmaelites, the, Hagar, Esau and Shem. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Ishmael, Abraham and Esau.
How many Bible verses are about nebaioth?
The Bible references nebaioth in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention nebaioth?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 25:13: “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,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with nebaioth?
Ishmael, Abraham and Esau.
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