Adbeel אַדְבְּאֵל
Son of Ishmael, grandson of Abraham
Who is Adbeel in the Bible?
Adbeel was a son of Ishmael and a grandson of Abraham, mentioned in the genealogical records of Genesis 25:13 and 1 Chronicles 1:29. As one of Ishmael's twelve sons, Adbeel represents an important link in the family line that descended from Abraham through Hagar and would have been among the Ishmaelite tribes that settled in the Arabian Peninsula. The Bible provides no additional details about Adbeel's personal life or the specific tribe he may have founded, but his inclusion in these genealogies underscores the fulfillment of God's covenant promise to Abraham that Ishmael would father twelve princes and become the father of many nations.
Biography
Adbeel was one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar (Gen.25.13; 1Ch.1.29). He was born to Ishmael after Abraham had sent him and his mother away from the household (Gen.21.14-21).
As a son of Ishmael, Adbeel would have been a grandson of Abraham and a member of the Ishmaelite tribes that settled in the Arabian Peninsula. The twelve sons of Ishmael are mentioned in the genealogical records of Genesis and 1 Chronicles, indicating their importance as the progenitors of various Arab tribes or clans.
The Bible does not provide any further details about Adbeel's life, his descendants, or the specific tribe or clan he may have founded. His mention in the genealogies serves to highlight the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that Ishmael would father twelve princes and become a great nation (Gen.17.20).
The Ishmaelites, including the descendants of Adbeel, played a significant role in the ancient Near East as nomadic traders and were known for their involvement in the spice trade (Gen.37.25-28). They also had interactions with the Israelites throughout history, sometimes as allies and other times as adversaries.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Nebaioth ArabiaSon of IshmaelFirstborn son of Ishmael; father of a tribe.View full profile →
- Kedar ArabiaSon of IshmaelA son of Ishmael and a nomadic tribeView full profile →
- Mibsam Tribe of SimeonSon of ShallumA Simeonite, son of Mishma.View full profile →
- Mishma Tribe of SimeonSon of MibsamA Simeonite, son of Mibsam.View full profile →
- Dumah ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael and grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
- Massa ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, grandson of Abraham.View full profile →
- Hadad ArabiaSon of IshmaelA son of Ishmael, Abraham's son.View full profile →
- Tema ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, associated with an Arabian cityView full profile →
- Jetur ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of IshmaelView full profile →
- Naphish ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, defeated by Reubenites, Gadites, and Manassites.View full profile →
- Kedemah ArabiaSon of IshmaelA son of Ishmael; Nodab, a Hagrite tribeView full profile →
- Mahalath ArabiaEsau's wifeEsau's wife, daughter of IshmaelView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- 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,"
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:29
"These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַדְבְּאֵל |