Nebaioth
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Nebaioth in the Bible?
Nebaioth was the firstborn son of Ishmael and Keturah, identified in Genesis 25:13 and 1 Chronicles 1:29 as the progenitor of the Nebaiothite tribe, a group of northern Arab nomads referenced in Isaiah 60:7 and Jeremiah 49:28.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Nebaioth clarifies the genealogical structure of Ishmael's descendants in Genesis and helps contextualize the political and tribal landscape of the northern Arabian peninsula referenced in the prophetic books of Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Nebaioth reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Nebaioth in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Nebaioth clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Genesis 25:131 Chronicles 1:29Isaiah 60:7Jeremiah 49:28
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
"Nebaioth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nebaioth/