Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:
Hadar, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
This verse lists five more of Ishmael's sons who became leaders of their own tribes.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse is part of a genealogy listing the sons of Ishmael, who was Abraham's son through Hagar, as God had promised to make him the father of twelve princes. This section of Scripture highlights the expansion of Ishmael's descendants into tribes in the ancient Near East, reflecting the importance of genealogies for establishing family lines and territorial claims in biblical times. These names, such as Hadar and Tema, represent the fulfillment of God's covenant promises to Abraham's family beyond the primary line of Isaac.
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