Jetur יְטוּר
Son of Ishmael
Who is Jetur in the Bible?
Jetur was one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, Abraham's son by Hagar, as recorded in Genesis 25:15 and 1 Chronicles 1:31. He appears in the genealogical records that trace the descendants of Abraham through his relationship with Hagar, establishing the lineage of the Ishmaelite peoples. According to Genesis 25:18, the Ishmaelites, including Jetur and his brothers, settled in the region from Havilah to Shur, east of Egypt. Though little is known about Jetur individually, his inclusion in biblical genealogy underscores the biblical emphasis on recording the diverse peoples and nations that descended from Abraham, including those outside the primary covenant line.
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- 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 →
- Adbeel ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, grandson of AbrahamView 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 →
- 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 25:15
"Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:31
"Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְטוּר |