The Generations of Ishmael

“Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham:”

Genesis 25:12 (KJV)

The text introduces the generations of Ishmael and identifies him as the son of Abraham and Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid.

Ishmael's First Sons

“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,”

Genesis 25:13 (KJV)

The text records Nebajoth as the firstborn of Ishmael and lists Kedar, Adbeel, and Mibsam among his sons.

Additional Sons of Ishmael

“And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,” 

Genesis 25:14 (KJV)

The text records Mishma, Dumah, and Massa as sons of Ishmael.

The Remaining Sons of Ishmael

“Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:” 

Genesis 25:15 (KJV)

The text records Hadar, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah as sons of Ishmael.

Twelve Princes According to Their Nations

“These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.”

Genesis 25:16 (KJV)

The text records that the sons of Ishmael were identified by their towns and castles and that they were twelve princes according to their nations.

The Years of Ishmael's Life

“And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.”

Genesis 25:17 (KJV)

The text records that Ishmael lived one hundred and thirty-seven years, died, and was gathered unto his people.

The Dwelling Place of Ishmael's Descendants

“And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren.”

Genesis 25:18 (KJV)

The text records that they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, before Egypt, toward Assyria, and that Ishmael died in the presence of all his brethren.

Biblical Record Summary (KJV)

According to Genesis 25:12–18 (KJV):

• Ishmael was the son of Abraham and Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid.
• Nebajoth was the firstborn of Ishmael.
• Ishmael's sons were Nebajoth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadar, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
• The sons of Ishmael were identified by their towns and castles.
• They were twelve princes according to their nations.
• Ishmael lived one hundred and thirty-seven years.
• Ishmael died and was gathered unto his people.
• They dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, before Egypt, toward Assyria.
• Ishmael died in the presence of all his brethren.