These are their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
Here are their family lines: Ishmael's oldest son was Nebaioth, then came Kedar, Adbeel, and Mibsam.
This verse lists the names of Ishmael's sons in birth order, showing how his family line continued.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book in the Bible that records the genealogies and history of Israel, likely compiled after the Babylonian exile to help the returning exiles reconnect with their ancestral heritage and God's promises. This specific verse is part of a detailed genealogy tracing the descendants of Ishmael, Abraham's son through Hagar, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham by listing his firstborn and other sons. These genealogies served to establish the historical and tribal identities of various nations descended from Abraham's family.
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