KJV ORIGINAL
These are their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Here are their family lines: Ishmael's oldest son was Nebaioth, then came Kedar, Adbeel, and Mibsam.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the names of Ishmael's sons in birth order, showing how his family line continued.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of the genealogical records that begin 1 Chronicles, tracing family lines from Adam forward. Ishmael was Abraham's first son through his servant Hagar, and according to God's promise, his descendants became a great nation - the Arab peoples. These genealogies were important to the Israelites returning from exile, helping them understand their place in God's larger plan for all nations.
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