Topical Encyclopedia Abraham, originally named Abram, is a central figure in the Bible, revered as the patriarch of the Israelites, Ishmaelites, Edomites, and Midianites, among others. His account is primarily found in the Book of Genesis, where he is depicted as a man of great faith and obedience to God. The children of Abraham are significant in biblical history and theology, as they are seen as the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham.Isaac Isaac is the son of Abraham and Sarah, born when Abraham was one hundred years old (Genesis 21:5). Isaac is the child of promise, through whom God established His covenant with Abraham. Genesis 17:19 states, "But God replied, 'Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him.'" Isaac's birth is a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, as he is the father of Jacob, later named Israel, from whom the twelve tribes of Israel descend. Ishmael Ishmael is the son of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian maidservant. His birth is recorded in Genesis 16, where Hagar conceives Ishmael at Sarah's behest. Ishmael is considered the ancestor of the Ishmaelites, a group often associated with the Arab peoples. In Genesis 17:20 , God promises Abraham regarding Ishmael, "And as for Ishmael, I have heard you; behold, I will bless him and make him fruitful and multiply him exceedingly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation." Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah These six sons were born to Abraham and Keturah, whom he married after Sarah's death. Genesis 25:1-2 records, "Now Abraham had taken another wife, named Keturah, and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah." These sons are considered the ancestors of various tribes and peoples in the region, with Midian being the most notable, as the Midianites play a significant role in later biblical narratives. Descendants and Spiritual Legacy The descendants of Abraham are not limited to his biological offspring. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul expands the concept of Abraham's children to include those who share in his faith. Galatians 3:7 states, "Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham." This spiritual lineage emphasizes the importance of faith in God's promises, aligning with Abraham's own example of belief and trust in God. Abraham's children, both biological and spiritual, are integral to the unfolding of biblical history and the fulfillment of God's covenantal promises. Through Isaac, the line of Israel is established, while Ishmael and the sons of Keturah contribute to the broader narrative of the peoples surrounding Israel. Abraham's legacy as a father of many nations is a testament to the enduring impact of his faith and obedience to God. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 16:15And Hagar bore Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bore, Ishmael. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 21:2,3 Genesis 25:1-4 1 Chronicles 1:32-34 Library Jesus and Abraham. Stones Made Children of Abraham; Or, Grace not Conveyed by ... John Chapter viii. 37-47 Stones Made Children of Abraham. Matt. 3:09 On the Words of the Gospel, John i. 10, "The World was Made ... All Righteous Men Before and after Abraham are Children of the ... Abraham --The Father of the Faithful. Hooker -- the Activity of Faith; Or, Abraham's Imitators The Freedom of the Soul. A New Age and New Standards Resources Who are the seed of Abraham? | GotQuestions.orgWhy does God refer to Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? | GotQuestions.org What is the Testament of Abraham? | GotQuestions.org Abraham: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Abraham is Blessed by Melchizedek Abraham: Age of, at Different Periods Abraham: Ancestors of, Idolatrous Abraham: Deferring to Lot, Chooses Hebron Abraham: He Purchases a Place for Her Burial, and Buries Her in a Cave Abraham: His Questions About the Destruction of the Righteous and Wicked in Sodom Abraham: How Regarded by his Descendants Abraham: Independence of, in Character Abraham: Lives in Gerar; Deceives Abimelech Concerning Sarah, his Wife Abraham: Lives in Ur, But Removes to Haran Abraham: Provides a Wife for Isaac Abraham: Sarah, his Wife, Dies Abraham: Sends Hagar and Ishmael Away Abraham: Trial of his Faith in the offering of Isaac Abraham: Witnesses the Destruction of Sodom Miscegenation: Forbidden by Abraham Related Terms Burnt-offering (205 Occurrences) |
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