Nebajoth
Also called Nebaioth
Mentioned 1820–697 BC traditional (Jones)
Ishmael’s eldest son (Gen. 25:13), and the prince of an Israelitish tribe (16). He had a sister, Mahalath, who was one of Esau’s wives (Gen. 28:9; 36:3).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 23rd generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of the Judges, 1450–1051 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Ishmael, Kedar, Adbeel, Bashemath, Mibsam, Abraham, and Esau.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Places
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Timeline
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Mentions
5 tagged verses in 3 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Nebajoth 0Nebaioth 5 |
| KJV | Nebajoth 3Nebaioth 2 |
| ASV | Nebajoth 0Nebaioth 5 |
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Every verse
All 5 tagged verses, by book, in canonical order. The Berean Standard Bible is shown; switch to the King James or American Standard Version.
Genesis3 verses
- 25:13
These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
- 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.
- 36:3
and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.
1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1:29
These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
Isaiah1 verse
- 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.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Ishmael’s eldest son (Gen. 25:13), and the prince of an Israelitish tribe (16). He had a sister, Mahalath, who was one of Esau’s wives (Gen. 28:9; 36:3).