Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Ishbak was a son of Abraham and his concubine Keturah.
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Ishbak is mentioned in two genealogical lists in the Bible (Gen.25.2, 1 Chronicles Gen.1.32) as one of the sons of Abraham by his concubine Keturah, whom he married after Sarah's death. Ishbak is listed along with his brothers Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, and Shuah. As a son of Abraham, Ishbak would have been sent away with gifts to the east country during Abraham's lifetime (Gen.25.6), preventing any rivalry with Isaac. The descendants of Ishbak are not mentioned further in the biblical narrative, and no additional details about his life are provided.
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Leaving, one of Abraham’s sons by Keturah (Gen. 25:2).
(left behind), a son of Abraham and Keturah, (Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32) and the progenitor of a tribe of northern Arabia. (B.C. after 1856.)
who is empty or exhausted
ISH'BAK (leaving behind), a son of Abraham by Keturah. Gen 25:2; 1 Chr 1:32. From him sprang the northern Arabians.
ISH'BAK (leaving behind), a son of Abraham by Keturah. Gen 25:2; 1 Chr 1:32. From him sprang the northern Arabians.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3435
and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
The sons born to Keturah, Abrahamʼs concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.
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