Genesis 25:14

¹³These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,¹⁴Mishma, Dumah, Massa,¹⁵Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

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Summary

Genesis 25:14 lists the descendants of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. The verse provides a genealogy of the twelve sons of Ishmael, who would become the founders of various Arab tribes. This genealogy highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding Ishmael's descendants becoming a great nation. It also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant with Abraham, demonstrating His sovereignty over the generations to come.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa - Where the first and last of these settled is not known; but it is probable that Dumah gave his name to a place called Dumah in Arabia. See a prophecy concerning this place, Isa 21:11 (note), from which we find that it was in the vicinity of Mount Seir. These three names have passed into a proverb among the Hebrews, because of their signification. משמע mishma signifies Hearing; דומה dumah, Silence; and משא massa, Patience. Hence, "Hear much, say little, and bear much," tantamount to the famous maxim of the Stoics, Ανεχου και απεχου, "Sustain and abstain," is supposed to be the spirit of the original words.