Translations
Modern
This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham.
Traditional
Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s handmaid, bare unto Abraham:
Literal
And these are the generations of Ishmael son of Abraham, whom Hagar the Egyptianess, maidservant of Sarah, bore to Abraham.
Latin
Hæ sunt generationes Ismaël filii Abrahæ, quem peperit ei Agar Ægyptia, famula Saræ: et
Original
Hebrew
English
This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham.
Notes
This record lists Ishmael’s descendants before giving the details of Isaac’s descendants (see 25:19–35:29). This follows the literary structure of Genesis (see Genesis Book Introduction, “Summary”).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Hagar: Sarah's Egyptian maidservant; mother of Ishmael Ishmael: Son of Abraham and Hagar; father of Arab tribes Sarah: Wife of Abraham; mother of Isaac
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Aretas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Mishma Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah Sheol
Topics
Genealogy of Ishmael Hagar: Descendants of Ishmael: Son of Abraham: Children of