Genesis 25:12-18
Genesis 25 :12 -18
This is the account of the family line of Abraham's son Ishmael, whom Sarah's slave, Hagar the Egyptian, bore to Abraham. These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, listed in the order of their birth... His descendants settled in the area from Havilah to Shur, near the eastern border of Egypt.
— NIV
Context
The genealogy of Ishmael and his twelve sons, ancestors of the Arab peoples.
Genesis 25:12-18
The descendants of Ishmael—twelve princes who became the ancestors of Arab tribes.
The Twelve Tribes of Ishmael
Just as Jacob would have twelve sons forming the tribes of Israel, Ishmael had twelve sons who became “twelve tribal rulers.” This parallel underscores God’s blessing on Ishmael, fulfilling the promise made to Hagar. Islamic tradition traces Muhammad’s lineage through Ishmael.