ISHMAELITES, THE

ISHMAELITES, THE: - Descended from Abraham's son, Ishmael Ge 16:15,16; 1Ch 1:28 - Divided into twelve tribes Ge 25:16 - Heads of tribes Ge 25:13-15; 1Ch 1:29-31 - CALLED . Hagarites 1Ch 5:10 . Hagarenes Ps 83:6 . Arabians Isa 13:20 - Original possessions of Ge 25:18 - Governed by kings Jer 25:24 - Dwelt in tents Isa 13:20 - Rich in cattle 1Ch 5:21 - Wore ornaments of gold Jud 8:24 - Were the merchants of the east Ge 37:25; Eze 27:20,21 - Travelled in large companies or caravans Ge 37:25; Job 6:19 - Waylaid and plundered travellers Jer 3:2 - Often confederate against Israel Ps 83:6 - OVERCOME BY . Gideon Jud 8:10-24 . Reubenites and Gadites 1Ch 5:10,18-20 . Uzziah 2Ch 26:7 - Sent presents to Solomon 1Ki 10:15; 2Ch 9:14 - Sent flocks to Jehoshaphat 2Ch 17:11 - PREDICTIONS RESPECTING . To be numerous Ge 16:10; 17:20 . To be wild and savage Ge 16:12 . To be warlike and predatory Ge 16:12 . To be divided into twelve tribes Ge 17:20 . To continue independent Ge 16:12 . To be a great nation Ge 21:13,18 . To be judged with the nations Jer 25:23-25 . Their glory, Isa 21:13-17 . Their submission to Christ Ps 72:10,15 - Probably preached to by Paul Ga 1:17