Bible Dictionary
Ishmael
Ishmael was Abraham’s son by Hagar and the father of twelve tribal ancestors. He became the forefather of peoples inhabiting the deserts north and east of Canaan; another Ishmael later murdered Gedaliah.
Biblical Usage
Ishmael was circumcised at thirteen and became the subject of God’s care after being sent away with Hagar. He is distinguished from Isaac, the child of promise, and his descendants appear in later biblical narratives as Ishmaelites.
Scripture References
Genesis 16:15
Genesis 17:23
Genesis 21:14-16
Genesis 21:9-21
Genesis 25:9
Genesis 37:25
Genesis 37:27
Genesis 37:28
Jeremiah 40:8
Jeremiah 40:15
Genesis 16:16
Genesis 17:26
Genesis 25:17
Genesis 25:18
Genesis 39:1
Judges 8:24
Psalms 83:6
1 Chronicles 8:38
1 Chronicles 9:44
2 Chronicles 19:11
2 Chronicles 23:1
Ezra 10:22
Jeremiah 40:7
Jeremiah 41:16
Jeremiah 41:1
Jeremiah 41:10