New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Ishmaelites, The

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