Bible Strands
Nebaioth
the name means fruitfulnesses Strong's Lexicon
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.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Height. (1.) Ishmael's eldest son (Gen. 25:13), and the prince of an Israelitish tribe (16). He had a sister, Mahalath, who was one of Esau's wives (Gen. 28:9; 36:3).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
Family
Parents
Ishmael
Siblings
Adbeel, Dumah, Hadad, Jetur, Kedar, Kedemah, Mahalath, Massa, Mibsam, Mishma, Naphish, Tema
From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.
First named at Genesis 25:13.
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Verses that name Nebaioth
- 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,
- 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.
- Genesis 36:3 and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.
- 1 Chronicles 1:29 These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
- 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.