Thematic Bible: The ishmaelites
Thematic Bible
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » The ishmaelites
He will be a wild donkey of a man. He will be hostile to everyone, and everyone will be hostile to him. He will live away from his brothers."
The ishmaelites » Overcome by » Reubenites and gadites
During the time of Saul they attacked the Hagrites and defeated them. They took over their territory in the entire eastern region of Gilead.
The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 men in their combined armies, warriors who carried shields and swords, were equipped with bows, and were trained for war. They attacked the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. They received divine help in fighting them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. They cried out to God during the battle; he responded to their prayers because they trusted in him.
The ishmaelites » Heads of tribes
Ishmael's firstborn son was Nebaioth; the others were Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael.
These are the names of Ishmael's sons, by their names according to their records: Nebaioth (Ishmael's firstborn), Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
The ishmaelites » Descended from abraham's son, ishmael
So Hagar gave birth to Abram's son, whom Abram named Ishmael. (Now Abram was 86 years old when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael.)
The ishmaelites » Sent presents to solomon
besides what he collected from the merchants and traders. All the Arabian kings and the governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.
besides what he collected from the merchants, traders, Arabian kings, and governors of the land.
The ishmaelites » Were the merchants of the east
When they sat down to eat their food, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh down to Egypt.
Dedan was your client in saddlecloths for riding. Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your trade partners; for lambs, rams, and goats they traded with you.
The ishmaelites » Predictions respecting » To be a great nation
But I will also make the son of the slave wife into a great nation, for he is your descendant too."
Get up! Help the boy up and hold him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation."
The ishmaelites » Predictions respecting » To be numerous
As for Ishmael, I have heard you. I will indeed bless him, make him fruitful, and give him a multitude of descendants. He will become the father of twelve princes; I will make him into a great nation.
I will greatly multiply your descendants," the Lord's angel added, "so that they will be too numerous to count."
The ishmaelites » Predictions respecting » Their submission to Christ
The kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring tribute.
May he live! May they offer him gold from Sheba! May they continually pray for him! May they pronounce blessings on him all day long!
The ishmaelites » Travelled in large companies or caravans
When they sat down to eat their food, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh down to Egypt.
The caravans of Tema looked intently for these streams; the traveling merchants of Sheba hoped for them.
The ishmaelites » Sent flocks to jehoshaphat
Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat tribute, including a load of silver. The Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks.
The ishmaelites » Predictions respecting » To be judged with the nations
the people of Dedan, Tema, Buz, all the desert people who cut their hair short at the temples; all the kings of Arabia who live in the desert; all the kings of Zimri; all the kings of Elam; all the kings of Media;
The ishmaelites » Overcome by » Uzziah
God helped him in his campaigns against the Philistines, the Arabs living in Gur Baal, and the Meunites.
The ishmaelites » Called » hagarites
During the time of Saul they attacked the Hagrites and defeated them. They took over their territory in the entire eastern region of Gilead.
The ishmaelites » Rich in cattle
They seized the Hagrites' animals, including 50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took captive 100,000 people.
The ishmaelites » Predictions respecting » Their glory, &c to be diminished
Here is a message about Arabia: In the thicket of Arabia you spend the night, you Dedanite caravans. Bring out some water for the thirsty. You who live in the land of Tema, bring some food for the fugitives. For they flee from the swords -- from the drawn sword and from the battle-ready bow and from the severity of the battle. read more.
For this is what the sovereign master has told me: "Within exactly one year all the splendor of Kedar will come to an end. Just a handful of archers, the warriors of Kedar, will be left." Indeed, the Lord God of Israel has spoken.
For this is what the sovereign master has told me: "Within exactly one year all the splendor of Kedar will come to an end. Just a handful of archers, the warriors of Kedar, will be left." Indeed, the Lord God of Israel has spoken.
The ishmaelites » Overcome by » gideon
Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor with their armies. There were about fifteen thousand survivors from the army of the eastern peoples; a hundred and twenty thousand sword-wielding soldiers had been killed. Gideon went up the road of the nomads east of Nobah and Jogbehah and ambushed the surprised army. When Zebah and Zalmunna ran away, Gideon chased them and captured the two Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna. He had surprised their entire army. read more.
Gideon son of Joash returned from the battle by the pass of Heres. He captured a young man from Succoth and interrogated him. The young man wrote down for him the names of Succoth's officials and city leaders -- seventy-seven men in all. He approached the men of Succoth and said, "Look what I have! Zebah and Zalmunna! You insulted me, saying, 'You have not yet overpowered Zebah and Zalmunna. So why should we give bread to your exhausted men?'" He seized the leaders of the city, along with some desert thorns and briers; he then "threshed" the men of Succoth with them. He also tore down the tower of Penuel and executed the city's men. He said to Zebah and Zalmunna, "Describe for me the men you killed at Tabor." They said, "They were like you. Each one looked like a king's son." He said, "They were my brothers, the sons of my mother. I swear, as surely as the Lord is alive, if you had let them live, I would not kill you." He ordered Jether his firstborn son, "Come on! Kill them!" But Jether was too afraid to draw his sword, because he was still young. Zebah and Zalmunna said to Gideon, "Come on, you strike us, for a man is judged by his strength." So Gideon killed Zebah and Zalmunna, and he took the crescent-shaped ornaments which were on the necks of their camels. The men of Israel said to Gideon, "Rule over us -- you, your son, and your grandson. For you have delivered us from Midian's power." Gideon said to them, "I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you. The Lord will rule over you." Gideon continued, "I would like to make one request. Each of you give me an earring from the plunder you have taken." (The Midianites had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.)
Gideon son of Joash returned from the battle by the pass of Heres. He captured a young man from Succoth and interrogated him. The young man wrote down for him the names of Succoth's officials and city leaders -- seventy-seven men in all. He approached the men of Succoth and said, "Look what I have! Zebah and Zalmunna! You insulted me, saying, 'You have not yet overpowered Zebah and Zalmunna. So why should we give bread to your exhausted men?'" He seized the leaders of the city, along with some desert thorns and briers; he then "threshed" the men of Succoth with them. He also tore down the tower of Penuel and executed the city's men. He said to Zebah and Zalmunna, "Describe for me the men you killed at Tabor." They said, "They were like you. Each one looked like a king's son." He said, "They were my brothers, the sons of my mother. I swear, as surely as the Lord is alive, if you had let them live, I would not kill you." He ordered Jether his firstborn son, "Come on! Kill them!" But Jether was too afraid to draw his sword, because he was still young. Zebah and Zalmunna said to Gideon, "Come on, you strike us, for a man is judged by his strength." So Gideon killed Zebah and Zalmunna, and he took the crescent-shaped ornaments which were on the necks of their camels. The men of Israel said to Gideon, "Rule over us -- you, your son, and your grandson. For you have delivered us from Midian's power." Gideon said to them, "I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you. The Lord will rule over you." Gideon continued, "I would like to make one request. Each of you give me an earring from the plunder you have taken." (The Midianites had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.)
The ishmaelites » Probably preached to by st paul
nor did I go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before me, but right away I departed to Arabia, and then returned to Damascus.
The ishmaelites » Governed by kings
The ishmaelites » Predictions respecting » To be divided into twelve tribes
As for Ishmael, I have heard you. I will indeed bless him, make him fruitful, and give him a multitude of descendants. He will become the father of twelve princes; I will make him into a great nation.
The ishmaelites » Predictions respecting » To be warlike and predatory
He will be a wild donkey of a man. He will be hostile to everyone, and everyone will be hostile to him. He will live away from his brothers."
The ishmaelites » Predictions respecting » To continue independent
He will be a wild donkey of a man. He will be hostile to everyone, and everyone will be hostile to him. He will live away from his brothers."
The ishmaelites » Predictions respecting » To be wild and savage
He will be a wild donkey of a man. He will be hostile to everyone, and everyone will be hostile to him. He will live away from his brothers."
The ishmaelites » Original possessions of
His descendants settled from Havilah to Shur, which runs next to Egypt all the way to Asshur. They settled away from all their relatives.
The ishmaelites » Divided into twelve tribes
These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names by their settlements and their camps -- twelve princes according to their clans.
The ishmaelites » Called » Arabians
No one will live there again; no one will ever reside there again. No bedouin will camp there, no shepherds will rest their flocks there.
The ishmaelites » Waylaid and plundered travellers
"Look up at the hilltops and consider this. You have had sex with other gods on every one of them. You waited for those gods like a thief lying in wait in the desert. You defiled the land by your wicked prostitution to other gods.
The ishmaelites » Dwelt in tents
No one will live there again; no one will ever reside there again. No bedouin will camp there, no shepherds will rest their flocks there.
The ishmaelites » Wore ornaments of gold
Gideon continued, "I would like to make one request. Each of you give me an earring from the plunder you have taken." (The Midianites had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.)
The ishmaelites » Called » Hagarenes
It includes the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, Moab and the Hagrites,
The ishmaelites » Often confederate against israel
It includes the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, Moab and the Hagrites,