Person

Nebajoth

also NebaiothFemale

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).

Relationships

Siblings Adbeel, Bashemath, Dumah, Hadar, Jetur, Kedar, Kedemah, Massa, Mibsam, Mishma, Naphish, Tema

Parents Ishmael (Son of Hagar)

Key verses

Isaiah 60:7

All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall come up with acceptance on my altar; and I will glorify the house of my glory.

Genesis 25:13

These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to the order of their birth: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,

Genesis 28:9

Esau went to Ishmael, and took, besides the wives that he had, Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, the sister of Nebaioth, to be his wife.

1 Chronicles 1:29

These are their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,

Genesis 36:3

and Basemath, Ishmael’s daughter, sister of Nebaioth.