Tema was an Arab man living at the time of the patriarchs, a son of Ishmael, mentioned in Genesis 25:15.
About Tema
Ninth son of Ishmael who became chief of a powerful nomadic tribe in the north Arabian wilderness (Gn 25:15; 1 Chr 1:30; Jer 25:23). The descendants of Tema were primarily caravan traders who controlled access to important routes across the desert (Jb 6:19). Tema was also associated with the territory and a town. See Tema (Place).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Ishmael
- Half-siblings 12
- Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad (Genesis 25:15), 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 25:15
Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
1 Chronicles 1:30
Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,
All Scripture References (2)
Genesis (1)
Genesis 25:15
Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:30
Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,