In the biblical Book of Genesis, Ishmael (Hebrew: יִשְׁמָעֵאל, romanized: Yišmāʿēʾl, lit. '"God hears"'; Ancient Greek: Ἰσμαήλ, romanized: Ismaḗl; Arabic: إِسْمَاعِيل, romanized: ʾIsmāʿīl; Latin: Ismael) is …

Ishmael, son of Abraham through Hagar, according to the three great Abrahamic religions— Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. After the birth of Isaac, another son of Abraham, through Sarah, Ishmael and …

Jun 23, 2025 · Ishmael is considered a patriarch of Islam based upon legends that have developed around him and information found in the Qur’an. But what does the Bible tell us about Ishmael? …

Jul 3, 2025 · Ishmael, Abraham's first son through Hagar, Sara's handmaiden, is a significant figure in the Abrahamic religions (Genesis 16:3). He lived to be 137 years old (Genesis 25:17) and is …

Son of the maidservant Hagar, Ishmael was the firstborn and is considered to be the father of the Arabic nations. Yet Isaac was chosen to carry on Abraham’s legacy. Banished from his father’s home, …

Ishmael's life and legacy have had a profound impact on biblical history and theology, particularly in relation to God's covenant with Abraham and the subsequent lineage of nations. Ishmael was born to …

According to God's repeated promise of future greatness for Agar's son, Ismael grew up, lived in the wilderness of Paran, became famous as an archer, and married an Egyptian wife (21:8-21). He …

Oct 16, 2025 · Ishmael’s descendants are called Ishmaelites. He was born at Mamre, when Abraham was 86 years of age, 11 years after Abram’s arrival in Canaan (Gen. 16:3; 21:5). Now Sarai [Sarah], …

Apr 30, 2025 · The story of Prophet Ismael (Ishmael) holds a significant place in Islamic tradition, both as a prophet and as the son of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). His story is not only integral to Islamic …

Dec 3, 2024 · Ishmael was the son of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah ‘s maidservant, and was born when Abraham was 86 years old (Genesis 16:16). Ishmael’s birth was a result of a decision made by …