1 Chronicles 1:29
1 Chronicles 1:29 in Multiple Translations
These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
¶ These are their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
These are their generations: the first-born of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
These are their generations: the oldest son of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar and Adbeel and Mibsam,
These were their descendants: Nebaioth was the firstborn son of Ishmael, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
These are their generations. The eldest sonne of Ishmael was Nebaioth, and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
These [are] their generations: first-born of Ishmael, Nebaioth, and Kedar, and Adheel, and Mibsam,
These are their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
These are their generations. The first-born of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
And these are the generations of them. The firstborn of Ismahel, Nabajoth, then Cedar, and Adbeel, and Mabsam,
The son of Abraham’s slave wife Hagar was Ishmael. Ishmael’s twelve sons were Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
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1 Chronicles 1:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֖לֶּה
תֹּלְדוֹתָ֑/ם
בְּכ֤וֹר
יִשְׁמָעֵאל֙
נְבָי֔וֹת
וְ/קֵדָ֥ר
וְ/אַדְבְּאֵ֖ל
וּ/מִבְשָֽׂם
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
תֹּלְדוֹתָ֑/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
generation
N-fp | Suff
בְּכ֤וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
firstborn
N-ms
יִשְׁמָעֵאל֙
Yishmâʻêʼl
H3458
Ishmael
N-proper
נְבָי֔וֹת
Nᵉbâyôwth
H5032
Nebaioth
N-proper
וְ/קֵדָ֥ר
Qêdâr
H6938
Kedar
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אַדְבְּאֵ֖ל
ʼAdbᵉʼêl
H110
Adbeel
Conj | N-proper
וּ/מִבְשָֽׂם
Mibsâm
H4017
Mibsam
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 1:29
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
תֹּלְדוֹתָ֑/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
"generation"
N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a family's history or descendants, like a genealogy list. It appears in the Bible to describe a person's heritage or the passage of time. In 1 Chronicles, it's used to list the generations of Israelites.
Definition: 1) descendants, results, proceedings, generations, genealogies 1a) account of men and their descendants 1a1) genealogical list of one's descendants 1a2) one's contemporaries 1a3) course of history (of creation etc) 1b) begetting or account of heaven (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: birth, generations. See also: Genesis 2:4; Numbers 1:26; 1 Chronicles 26:31.
בְּכ֤וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
"firstborn"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to the firstborn child or animal, often holding a special status or responsibility. It appears in stories like Genesis and Exodus, highlighting the importance of birth order. The KJV translates it as 'eldest' or 'firstborn'.
Definition: 1) firstborn, firstling 1a) of men and women 1b) of animals 1c) noun of relation (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 96 OT verses. KJV: eldest (son), firstborn(-ling). See also: Genesis 10:15; Deuteronomy 21:17; Psalms 78:51.
יִשְׁמָעֵאל֙
Yishmâʻêʼl
H3458
"Ishmael"
N-proper
Ishmael means God will hear, and refers to Abraham's son with Hagar, as well as several other Israelites. He is mentioned in Genesis and Ezra. Ishmael is considered the progenitor of the Arabian peoples.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.22 § Ishmael = "God will hear" 1) son of Abraham and Sarah's handmaid Hagar and the progenitor of the Arabian peoples 2) son of Nethaniah and the murderer of Gedaliah 3) a Benjamite, one of the sons of Azel a descendant of Saul through Meribbaal or Mephibosheth 4) a Judaite, father of Zebadiah 5) a Judaite, son of Johanan and one of the captains who aided Jehoiada in restoring Joash to the throne 6) a priest of the family of Pashur with a foreign wife whom he was forced to put away by Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Ishmael. See also: Genesis 16:11; 2 Chronicles 19:11; Jeremiah 40:8.
נְבָי֔וֹת
Nᵉbâyôwth
H5032
"Nebaioth"
N-proper
Nebaioth was a son of Ishmael and the name of the country where he settled, mentioned in Genesis 25:13. He was a brother of Kedar and other sons of Ishmael. The name Nebaioth means 'heights'.
Definition: A man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.13; son of: Ishmael (H3458); brother of: Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305), Kedemah (H6929) and Mahalath (H4258) § Nebaioth or Nebajoth = "heights" 1) a son of Ishmael 2) people descended from1 called the Nabateans with their capital at Petra
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Nebaioth, Nebajoth. See also: Genesis 25:13; Genesis 36:3; Isaiah 60:7.
וְ/קֵדָ֥ר
Qêdâr
H6938
"Kedar"
Conj | N-proper
Kedar was a son of Ishmael and the name also refers to his descendants, who were Bedouin people. The name Kedar means dark, and his story is found in Genesis 25:13.
Definition: A man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.13; son of: Ishmael (H3458); brother of: Nebaioth (H5032), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305), Kedemah (H6929) and Mahalath (H4258) § Kedar = "dark" 1) a son of Ishmael n pr people 2) the descendants of Kedar
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Kedar. See also: Genesis 25:13; Isaiah 21:17; Psalms 120:5.
וְ/אַדְבְּאֵ֖ל
ʼAdbᵉʼêl
H110
"Adbeel"
Conj | N-proper
Adbeel was a son of Ishmael and grandson of Abraham, mentioned in Genesis 25:13. His name means chastened of God, and he was one of twelve sons of Ishmael.
Definition: A man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.13; son of: Ishmael (H3458); brother of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305), Kedemah (H6929) and Mahalath (H4258) § Adbeel = "chastened of God" third son of Ishmael and grandson of Abraham
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Adbeel. See also: Genesis 25:13; 1 Chronicles 1:29.
וּ/מִבְשָֽׂם
Mibsâm
H4017
"Mibsam"
Conj | N-proper
Mibsam was a man who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:25. His name means sweet odor and he was a descendant of Simeon and also the name of one of Ishmael's sons.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.25; son of: Shallum (H7967K); father of: Mishma (H4927H) § Mibsam = "sweet odour" 1) a son of Ishmael 2) a descendant of Simeon
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Mibsam. See also: Genesis 25:13; 1 Chronicles 1:29; 1 Chronicles 4:25.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 1:29
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Context — The Descendants of Abraham
27and Abram (that is, Abraham).
28The sons of Abraham were Isaac and Ishmael.
29These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
30Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, 31Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 60:7 | All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house. |
| 2 | Genesis 25:12–16 | This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names by their villages and encampments—twelve princes of their tribes. |
| 3 | Song of Solomon 1:5 | I am dark, yet lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon. |
| 4 | Psalms 120:4 | Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree! |
| 5 | Genesis 28:9 | Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had. |
| 6 | Isaiah 21:17 | The remaining archers, the warriors of Kedar, will be few.” For the LORD, the God of Israel, has spoken. |
1 Chronicles 1:29 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Ishmael, who was the son of Abraham. It reminds us that God is interested in the details of our lives and families, just like He was with Abraham and his descendants (as seen in Genesis 17:20). The fact that Nebaioth is listed as the firstborn of Ishmael shows us that God is concerned with order and inheritance, just like He was with the Israelites (as seen in Deuteronomy 21:15-17). By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's faithfulness to His promises and His sovereignty over all nations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ishmael in the Bible?
Ishmael is the son of Abraham, born to his servant Hagar, as recorded in Genesis 16:1-16 and Genesis 21:1-21. He is considered an important figure in the biblical account of Abraham's life and the history of the nations.
Why are the genealogies of Ishmael's sons listed in 1 Chronicles 1:29?
The genealogies of Ishmael's sons are listed to provide a record of the descendants of Abraham, as promised by God in Genesis 17:20, and to demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham.
What can we learn from the fact that Nebaioth is listed as the firstborn of Ishmael?
The fact that Nebaioth is listed as the firstborn of Ishmael highlights the importance of birth order and inheritance in biblical times, as seen in Deuteronomy 21:15-17, and reminds us of God's sovereignty over the lives of individuals and nations.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles 1-9, which provide a foundation for understanding the history of God's people and the kingdom of Israel, as well as the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, as recorded in Genesis 12:1-3 and Genesis 17:1-27.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of Ishmael's sons reveal about God's plan for the nations and His covenant with Abraham?
- How does the record of Nebaioth as the firstborn of Ishmael remind us of the importance of family and heritage in our own lives?
- What can we learn from the fact that God is concerned with the details of individual lives and family histories, as seen in this verse?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of faithfulness and sovereignty demonstrated by God in this verse to our own lives and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:29
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 1:28].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 1:29
These are their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam, These are their generations - the heads of his twelve tribes.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:29
(29) These are their generations.—Or, their genealogy or register of births. Before a personal name the term Tτldτth denotes the “births,” i.e., the posterity of the man, and the history of him and his descendants. Before the name of a thing Tτldτth signifies origin, beginnings (Genesis 2:4). The Hebrew expression sηfer tτldτth answers to the βίβλοςγενέσως of Matthew 1:1. The twelve sons or tribes of Ishmael (1 Chronicles 1:29-31) are given first, in an extract from Genesis 25:13-16. Nebaioth.—The Nabateans of Arabia Petrζa, and Kedar, the Cedrei of classical writers, are named together, Isaiah 60:7. (Assyrian Naba’βta and Kidrβ’a reduced by Assurbanipal.) Adbeel.—Both here and in Genesis the LXX. read Nabdeel. But Adbικl is the Assyrian Idiba’ξl or Idibi’ξl a tribe south-west of the Dead Sea, towards Egypt; mentioned along with Massa and Tema, as paying tribute to Tiglath-pileser II.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:29
28–31. The Descent of the Ishmaelite Tribes from Abraham (= Genesis 25:12-16) 29. Nebajoth] Cp. Isaiah 60:7. Kedar] Isaiah 21:13-17.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 1:29
These are their generations - As Shem was reserved until after Japheth and Ham 1 Chronicles 1:5-16, because in him the genealogy was to be continued (Genesis 10:2 note), so Isaac is now reserved
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 1:29
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(Genesis) Genesis 25:1-2 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Genesis chapter 25, which covers the death of Abraham and the generations of Ishmael and Isaac. The chapter also highlights the birth of Jaco |
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Abram, Abraham, and the Almighty God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith focuses on Genesis chapter 17, where God appears to Abram when he is 99 years old. God declares Himself as Almighty God and instructs Abram to wa |