First-born son of the patriarch Ishmael.
About Nebaioth
The firstborn of Ishmael's 12 sons (Genesis 25:13; 1 Chronicles 1:29). His sister was Mahalath, who was also called “Basemath” (compare Genesis 36:3). She later married Esau (Genesis 28:9).
The identity of Nebaioth's descendants is uncertain. They might be the ancestors of the Nabatean Arabian tribe who owned the land of Edom and parts of the area east of the Jordan River (Transjordan) as far north as Palmyra (ancient Tadmor). The descendants of both Nebaioth and Kedar are known for their excellent flocks of sheep (Isaiah 60:7). They are also mentioned in the writings of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal, who lived in the seventh century BC.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Ishmael
- Half-siblings 12
- Kedar, 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
These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
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.
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.
All Scripture References (5)
Genesis (3)
These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
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.
and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.
1 Chronicles (1)
These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
Isaiah (1)
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.