Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.
This verse concludes the list of Ishmael's twelve sons, showing how God fulfilled His promise that Ishmael would become the father of many nations.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the Babylonian exile around the 5th century BC, the author compiles detailed genealogies to help the returning Israelites reconnect with their ancestral heritage and God's covenant promises. This verse lists the sons of Ishmael, who was Abraham's son through Hagar, as part of a broader record that traces the descendants of key biblical figures, emphasizing the expansion of Abraham's family into various tribes in the Arabian region. These genealogies served to affirm the historical continuity of God's people and His faithfulness to His word.
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