Adbeel
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Adbeel in the Bible?
Adbeel was the second son of Ishmael and his wife Keturah, and his name is associated with a north Arabian tribe recorded in Assyrian inscriptions as residing southwest of the Dead Sea.
SIGNIFICANCE
The inclusion of Adbeel in the biblical genealogy clarifies the specific familial structure of Ishmael's descendants through Keturah, distinguishing them from the line of Ishmael's first wife and illustrating the expansion of Abraham's progeny into various Arabian tribal groups.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Adbeel reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Adbeel in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Adbeel clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Adbeel." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/adbeel/