Ishbak יִשְׁבָּק
Son of Abraham and Keturah.
Who is Ishbak in the Bible?
Ishbak was a son of Abraham and his concubine Keturah, mentioned in Genesis 25:2 and 1 Chronicles 1:32. He was born after Abraham's wife Sarah died, and was one of six sons from Abraham's union with Keturah, alongside his brothers Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, and Shuah. During Abraham's lifetime, Ishbak and his brothers were sent eastward with gifts, separating them from Isaac to avoid future conflict over the inheritance. Beyond these genealogical records, Ishbak appears nowhere else in Scripture, and his descendants are not traced in the biblical narrative, making him a minor figure in Abraham's extended family line.
Biography
Ishbak is mentioned in two genealogical lists in the Bible (Gen.25.2, 1 Chronicles Gen.1.32) as one of the sons of Abraham by his concubine Keturah, whom he married after Sarah's death. Ishbak is listed along with his brothers Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, and Shuah. As a son of Abraham, Ishbak would have been sent away with gifts to the east country during Abraham's lifetime (Gen.25.6), preventing any rivalry with Isaac. The descendants of Ishbak are not mentioned further in the biblical narrative, and no additional details about his life are provided.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Ishmael ArabiaSon of AbrahamSon of Abraham and Hagar; father of Arab tribes.View full profile →
- Isaac Early PatriarchSon of AbrahamSon of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau.View full profile →
- Zimran Early PatriarchSon of AbrahamSon of Abraham and KeturahView full profile →
- Jokshan Early PatriarchSon of AbrahamA son of Abraham and KeturahView full profile →
- Medan Early PatriarchSon of AbrahamSon of Abraham and Keturah.View full profile →
- Midian SinaiSon of AbrahamSon of Abraham and Keturah; father of the Midianites.View full profile →
- Shuah Early PatriarchSon of AbrahamSon of Abraham and Keturah, ancestor of a tribe.View full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 25:2
"and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:32
"The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִשְׁבָּק |
Ishbak
e of Ishbak has not been certainly identified.
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