Kedar

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A son of the patriarch Ishmael.

About Kedar

The second son of Ishmael, Abraham’s son (Genesis 25:13; 1 Chronicles 1:29).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Ishmael
Half-siblings 12
Nebaioth, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad (Genesis 25:15), Tema, Jetur, Naphish, Kedemah, Mahalath
Niece/Nephew
Reuel
Uncles 7
Isaac, Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, Shuah
Cousins 9
Esau, Israel, Sheba (Genesis 25:3), Dedan (Genesis 25:3), Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, Eldaah

Key References

Genesis 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,

1 Chronicles 1:29

These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,

Isaiah 42:11

Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops.

Jeremiah 49:28

Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated, this is what the LORD says: “Rise up, advance against Kedar, and destroy the people of the east!

All Scripture References (11)

Genesis (1)
Genesis 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,

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:29

These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,

Psalms (1)
Psalm 120:5

Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!

Song of Solomon (1)
Song of Solomon 1:5

I am dark, yet lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon.

Isaiah (4)
Isaiah 21:16

For this is what the Lord says to me: “Within one year, as a hired worker would count it, all the glory of Kedar will be gone.

Isaiah 21:17

The remaining archers, the warriors of Kedar, will be few.” For the LORD, the God of Israel, has spoken.

Isaiah 42:11

Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops.

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.

Jeremiah (2)
Jeremiah 2:10

Cross over to the coasts of Cyprus and take a look; send to Kedar and consider carefully; see if there has ever been anything like this:

Jeremiah 49:28

Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated, this is what the LORD says: “Rise up, advance against Kedar, and destroy the people of the east!

Ezekiel (1)
Ezekiel 27:21

Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers, trading in lambs, rams, and goats.