- 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
Reuben Archer Torrey (28 January 1856 – 26 October 1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He aligned with Keswickian theology.[1]
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