Ishmaelites, the

Descended from Abraham's son, Ishmael Genesis 16:15,16; 1 Chronicles 1:28
Divided into twelve tribes Genesis 25:16
Heads of tribes Genesis 25:13-15; 1 Chronicles 1:29-31
CALLED
- Hagarites 1 Chronicles 5:10
- Hagarenes Psalm 83:6
- Arabians Isaiah 13:20
Original possessions of Genesis 25:18
Governed by kings Jeremiah 25:24
Dwelt in tents Isaiah 13:20
Rich in cattle 1 Chronicles 5:21
Wore ornaments of gold Judges 8:24
Were the merchants of the east Genesis 37:25; Ezekiel 27:20,21
Travelled in large companies or caravans Genesis 37:25; Job 6:19
Waylaid and plundered travellers Jeremiah 3:2
Often confederate against Israel Psalm 83:6
OVERCOME BY
- Gideon Judges 8:10-24
- Reubenites and Gadites 1 Chronicles 5:10,18-20
- Uzziah 2 Chronicles 26:7
Sent presents to Solomon 1 Kings 10:15; 2 Chronicles 9:14
Sent flocks to Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 17:11
PREDICTIONS RESPECTING
- To be numerous Genesis 16:10; 17:20
- To be wild and savage Genesis 16:12
- To be warlike and predatory Genesis 16:12
- To be divided into twelve tribes Genesis 17:20
- To continue independent Genesis 16:12
- To be a great nation Genesis 21:13,18
- To be judged with the nations Jeremiah 25:23-25
- Their glory, &c to be diminished Isaiah 21:13-17
- Their submission to Christ Psalm 72:10,15
Probably preached to by Paul Galatians 1:17

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