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What Does the Bible Say About Ishmaelites?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Ishmaelites in the Bible
Discover 17 Bible verses about ishmaelites. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on ishmaelites, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.
Top 10 Verses About Ishmaelites
- 1Genesis 25:18
“And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren. died: Heb. fell”
KJV - 2Genesis 37:25
“And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.”
KJV - 3Genesis 37:26
“And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?”
KJV - 4Genesis 37:27
“Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content. were: Heb. hearkened”
KJV - 5Genesis 37:28
“Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen ; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.”
KJV - 6Genesis 37:29
“And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.”
KJV - 7Genesis 37:30
“And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?”
KJV - 8Genesis 37:31
“And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;”
KJV - 9Genesis 37:32
“And they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be thy son's coat or no.”
KJV - 10Genesis 37:33
“And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Ishmaelites? (17 Verses)
“And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren. died: Heb. fell”
“And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.”
“And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?”
“Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content. were: Heb. hearkened”
“Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen ; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.”
“And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.”
“And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?”
“And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;”
“And they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be thy son's coat or no.”
“And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.”
“And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.”
“And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him.”
“And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. officer: Heb. eunuch: but the word doth signify not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers captain: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the slaughter men, or executioners”
“And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian , bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.”
“And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)”
“And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels' necks. collars: or, sweet jewels”
“The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Ishmaelites
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about ishmaelites. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about ishmaelites and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about ishmaelites is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on ishmaelites needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about ishmaelites with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about ishmaelites, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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