Ishmaelites, The
Ishmaelites, The
Descended from Abraham's son, Ishmael - Ge 16:15,16; 1Ch 1:28
Divided into twelve tribes - Ge 25:16
Heads of tribes - Ge 25:13-15; 1Ch 1:29-31
CALLED
Original possessions of - Ge 25:18
Governed by kings - Jer 25:24
Dwelt in tents - Isa 13:20
Rich in cattle - 1Ch 5:21
Wore ornaments of gold - Jud 8:24
Were the merchants of the east - Ge 37:25; Eze 27:20,21
Travelled in large companies or caravans - Ge 37:25; Job 6:19
Waylaid and plundered travellers - Jer 3:2
Often confederate against Israel - Ps 83:6
OVERCOME BY
Sent presents to Solomon - 1Ki 10:15; 2Ch 9:14
Sent flocks to Jehoshaphat - 2Ch 17:11
PREDICTIONS RESPECTING
- To be numerous
- Ge 16:10; 17:20 - To be wild and savage
- Ge 16:12 - To be warlike and predatory
- Ge 16:12 - To be divided into twelve tribes
- Ge 17:20 - To continue independent
- Ge 16:12 - To be a great nation
- Ge 21:13,18 - To be judged with the nations
- Jer 25:23-25 - Their glory, &c to be diminished
- Isa 21:13-17 - Their submission to Christ
- Ps 72:10,15
Probably preached to by Paul - Ga 1:17
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