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Nebaioth (Hebrew: נְבָיוֹת Nəḇāyōṯ; Arabic: نابت, romanized: Nābit) or Nebajoth is mentioned at least five times in the Hebrew Bible, according to which he was the firstborn son of Ishmael, and the name appears as the name of one of the wilderness tribes mentioned in the Book of Genesis 25:13, and in the Book of Isaiah 60:7.

Biblical occurrences

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In the Book of Genesis, Nebaioth is listed as the firstborn son of Ishmael:

...Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bore unto Abraham. And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the first-born of Ishmael, Nebaioth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam, and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa; Hadad, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedem; these are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their villages, and by their encampments; twelve princes according to their nations... (Book of Genesis 25:12-16)

Nebaioth is portrayed as the brother of Mahalath, one of Esau's wives:

(1): ...and Esau saw that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father; so Esau went unto Ishmael, and took unto the wives that he had Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham's son, the sister of Nebaioth, to be his wife... (Book of Genesis 28:8-9)
(2): ...Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite, and Basemath Ishmael's daughter, sister of Nebaioth... (Book of Genesis 36:2-3)

Nebaioth is again mentioned as Ishmael's firstborn in the genealogies of the First Book of Chronicles:

...These are their generations: the first-born of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam, Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedem. These are the sons of Ishmael... (1 Chronicles 1:29-31)

In the Book of Isaiah, Nebaioth is mentioned along with his brother Kedar:

... All the flocks of Kedar shall be assembled for you, the rams of Nebaioth shall serve your needs; they shall be welcome offerings on My altar, and I will add glory to My glorious House... (Book of Isaiah 60:7)

Extra-biblical occurrences

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Josephus, the Jewish historian of the Roman era, described the descendants of Ishmael as Arabs, linking them with the historical Nabataeans of Hellenistic and Roman times (Jewish Antiquities 1.12.4):

twelve sons in all were born to Ishmael, Nabaioth(es), Kedar, Abdeêl, Massam, Masma, Idum(as), Masmes, Chodam, Thaiman, Jetur, Naphais, Kadmas. These occupied the whole country extending from the Euphrates to the Red Sea and called it Nabatene. And it is these who conferred their names on the Arabian nation (to tōn Arabōn ethnos) and its tribes.[1]

The identification of the Arabs as Ishmaelites has also been expressed by Apollonius Molon and Origen, and was later adopted by Eusebius and Jerome.[2] Some modern historians reject any connection of the Nabataeans to the "tribe of Nebaioth".[3][irrelevant citation] Classical Arab historians sometimes name Nebaioth as an ancestor of Muhammad. However the majority of traditions point to Kedar, another son of Ishmael, as his ancestor.

Offspring of Ishmael (Book of Jasher)
Sons of Nebaioth, the first born of Ishmael Mend Send Mayon
Sons of Kedar Alyon Kezem Chamad Eli
Sons of Adbeel Chamad Jabin
Sons of Mibsam Obadiah Ebedmelech Yeush
Sons of Mishma Shamua Zecaryon Obed
Sons of Dumah Kezed Eli Machmad Amed
Sons of Masa Melon Mula Ebidadon
Sons of Chadad Azur Minzar Ebedmelech
Sons of Tema Seir Sadon Yakol
Sons of Yetur Merith Yaish Alyo Pachoth
Sons of Naphish Ebed-Tamed Abiyasaph Mir
Sons of Kedma Calip Tachti Omir

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Nebaioth, also spelled Nebajoth, was the firstborn son of , the son of Abraham and , as recorded in the . He is listed first among Ishmael's twelve sons in Genesis 25:13 and 1 Chronicles 1:29, serving as the eponymous ancestor of one of the twelve tribal princes of the . Nebaioth's sister, (also called ), married , the son of and grandson of Abraham, in an apparent effort to appease his parents by taking an Ishmaelite wife alongside his Hittite spouses. This union is detailed in Genesis 28:9 and 36:3, highlighting familial ties between the descendants of Isaac and Ishmael. The descended from Nebaioth is described in Genesis 25:16 as dwelling in settlements and camps across the wilderness, indicative of a nomadic group. In prophetic literature, the tribe of Nebaioth is referenced in 60:7, where the "rams of Nebaioth" are envisioned as offerings acceptable on God's , symbolizing future reconciliation and service alongside the flocks of Kedar, another Ishmaelite . Biblical scholars associate the Nebaioth with early settlements in and around in north Arabia during the , though they remained distinct from later groups like the , with no direct archaeological or epigraphic evidence linking the two beyond speculative etymological similarities. The 's prominence underscores the broader biblical narrative of Ishmael's descendants as in the , influencing regional trade and pastoral economies.

Etymology

Linguistic Roots

The name Nebaioth appears in the with slight spelling variations across texts and manuscripts. The standard form is נְבָיוֹת (Nəḇāyōṯ), used in most occurrences such as Genesis 25:13 and 1 Chronicles 1:29. In 60:7, it is rendered as נְבָיֹת (Nəḇāyōṯ), reflecting a minor vocalization difference. Scholars propose derivations from Semitic verbal roots, though no consensus exists due to the name's antiquity. One possible link is to the root נבה (n-b-h), meaning "to be high" or "prominent," suggesting connotations of elevation or distinction. Another connection is to נבט (n-b-ṭ), "to look at" or "regard," implying visibility or prominence. A third potential origin is נבא (n-b-ʾ), "to prophesy" or "speak as a prophet," aligning with broader Semitic patterns for names denoting inspiration or utterance. Phonetic parallels appear in other ancient , underscoring shared cognates without direct equivalence. In Akkadian (Assyrian), the form "Nabaiāte" occurs in inscriptions referring to nomadic groups, echoing the consonantal structure n-b-y-th. In , the n-b-ʾ yields "nabī" (), a term with cognates across , highlighting the name's potential ties to prophetic or elevated motifs in the region. Historical transliterations preserve the name in later translations. The Septuagint renders it as Ναβαϊώθ (Nabaiōth) in Greek, adapting the Hebrew vowels to Koine phonetics. The Latin Vulgate uses Nebaioth, maintaining a close phonetic match while standardizing for Roman pronunciation.

Interpretive Meanings

The name Nebaioth has been interpreted through several lenses derived from potential Hebrew roots, reflecting its multifaceted etymological possibilities. One interpretation associates it with "high places," suggesting elevated lands or prominence, as proposed by sources such as Abarim Publications deriving it from the root נבה implying height or exaltation. Alternative interpretations include "regarded" or "seen," indicating divine favor or visibility, stemming from the verbal root נבט meaning to look or consider, as noted in the Brown-Driver-Briggs lexicon. A third option posits "having prophesied," linking to a root associated with prophecy or speaking as a divine spokesman, which underscores a potential role in utterance or revelation. In cultural contexts, particularly among nomadic groups, the interpretation of "high places" may evoke elevated grazing lands, symbolizing access to superior pastoral resources that confer prominence to a . Similarly, the "having prophesied" meaning could connect to traditions prevalent in ancient Near Eastern nomadic societies, where such names might signify a lineage tied to prophetic insight or communal guidance. Scholarly analysis, as explored by Abarim Publications, emphasizes these meanings as interconnected without endorsing a single definitive one, drawing on roots like נבה (to be high), נבט (to regard), and נבא (to prophesy) for a layered understanding. This approach rejects overly speculative connections, such as unsubstantiated links to "fruitful" or agricultural abundance, due to lack of direct linguistic evidence in primary sources. These interpretive meanings likely influenced the tribal identity of the Nebaioth, portraying them as a group marked by elevation and perhaps visionary , reinforcing their reputed status in regional nomadic hierarchies.

Biblical References

Genealogical Mentions

Nebaioth is identified in the as the firstborn son of , the son of Abraham and . This genealogy is recorded in the , where Nebaioth heads the list of Ishmael's twelve sons, followed by Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, , , Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. The same lineage appears in the First Book of Chronicles, reinforcing Nebaioth's position as the eldest among Ishmael's descendants. These sons are described collectively as twelve tribal princes or , each ruling over their own people and settlements. Nebaioth's family ties extend to intermarriages with other biblical lineages, notably through his sister . Esau, the son of and grandson of Abraham, married , the daughter of and sister of Nebaioth, as an additional wife to appease his parents' concerns over his previous unions. This connection is reiterated in genealogical lists, where (also called Bashemath in some accounts) is noted as Ishmael's daughter and Nebaioth's sister, thereby linking the Ishmaelite line to the Edomites through Esau's progeny. Such marriages highlight the relational networks among Abraham's descendants during the patriarchal period. As an eponymous ancestor, Nebaioth represents the formation of one of the Ishmaelite tribes emerging from the Abrahamic covenant, under which promised to multiply Ishmael's offspring into a great nation. The biblical narrative provides no individual stories or exploits for Nebaioth himself, focusing instead on the collective destiny of Ishmael's sons, who settled in the region from to Shur, near the border of toward , living in proximity to their kin but often in hostility. This portrayal underscores Nebaioth's role in the broader of the following the covenantal blessings on Abraham's family. The events surrounding Nebaioth's are situated within the patriarchal era, traditionally dated to the early second millennium BCE (c. 2000–1500 BCE).

Prophetic Contexts

In the prophetic literature of the , Nebaioth is mentioned specifically in 60:7, which envisions a future era of restoration for where "all Kedar's flocks will be gathered to you, the rams of Nebaioth will serve you; they will be accepted as offerings on my , and I will adorn my glorious temple." This verse integrates Nebaioth alongside Kedar, another Ishmaelite , in imagery of nomadic pastoralists contributing their —symbolizing and abundance—as sacrificial offerings that beautify God's house and facilitate in the messianic kingdom. The symbolic significance of this reference lies in its portrayal of reconciliation between Ishmaelite descendants, such as Nebaioth's tribe, and , transforming potential adversaries into allies who enrich through their resources and devotion. The rams and flocks represent not mere material tribute but a broader theme of universal submission to , where even distant Arabian nomads participate in the glorification of Jerusalem's temple. Nebaioth, identified as Ishmael's firstborn son (Genesis 25:13), thus embodies the integration of Ishmaelite heritage into Israel's eschatological hope. Composed as part of Third (chapters 56–66), this prophecy dates to the post-exilic period, likely between the late 6th and mid-5th century BCE, amid efforts to rebuild the temple and restore communal identity after the Babylonian . Unlike the predominantly negative depictions of Kedar elsewhere in prophetic texts—such as its foretold diminishment in 21:16–17 or destruction in 49:28–33—the reference here offers a positive vision of alliance and service. No other direct mentions of Nebaioth appear in prophetic contexts, making 60:7 the sole biblical attestation of the tribe's role in this restorative framework.

The Ishmaelite Tribe

Territorial and Cultural Aspects

The Nebaioth tribe, as part of the Ishmaelite confederation, pursued a nomadic pastoralist lifestyle centered on herding sheep and rams across the arid landscapes of northern Arabia. Biblical accounts describe them specifically as shepherds whose flocks, including rams, were renowned for their quality and destined for sacrificial use in prophetic visions of restoration. This pastoral economy was typical of Ishmaelite groups, emphasizing mobility to access seasonal grazing lands in desert regions rather than fixed agriculture. The general territories of the , as described in Genesis 25:18, extended from —likely near the border in the southwest—to Shur on the Egyptian frontier in the northeast, encompassing areas that included the Nebaioth tribe along with associations to the and Sinai borderlands. Scholarly analyses place the Nebaioth's primary habitat in the northern Arabian steppes, near oases such as and Dedan, where nomadic herders could sustain flocks amid sparse vegetation. Culturally, the Nebaioth formed a tribal governed by princes, as part of the twelve Ishmaelite lineages that organized into semi-autonomous encampments rather than fortified cities, underscoring their emphasis on mobility and ties. Intermarriages with adjacent groups, such as the Edomites, strengthened alliances; for instance, wed , Ishmael's daughter and Nebaioth's sister, to bridge familial and territorial bonds. These practices reflected a flexible adapted to survival, prioritizing over sedentary hierarchies. Economically, the Nebaioth contributed to regional networks through and incipient along Israel's border deserts, where their flocks supported local exchanges and caravan routes that linked Arabian interiors to Levantine markets. This dual role in and overland commerce influenced interactions with Israelite and Edomite communities, fostering in the frontier zones.

Extra-Biblical Attestations

The Nebaioth, referred to as Nabatu or Nabaiati in script, appear in several Neo-Assyrian royal inscriptions from the 8th and 7th centuries BCE, primarily in the context of military campaigns and tribute payments by nomadic Arab groups in northern Arabia. These attestations portray them as pastoralists often allied or interacting with the Kedarites, engaging in raids or submitting as tributaries rather than facing full-scale Assyrian conquests. Under (r. 745–727 BCE), the Nabatu are listed among Aramean and Arab tribes subdued during his western campaigns, with their territories incorporated into Assyrian provincial boundaries; specific inscriptions detail their submission alongside groups like the Ituha and Rubu, involving tribute of camels, spices, and other goods from remote desert regions. The name recurs in later texts, such as those of (r. 705–681 BCE) and (r. 669–631 BCE), typically grouped with other Arab tribes like the Kedar in lists of tributaries or captives; under , Nathan, king of Nabatea, sought alliance with Assyria as a refuge for the Kedarite leader Vaiteh, highlighting ongoing but peripheral military and trade relations with . Possible allusions to the Nebaioth exist in Babylonian records, such as a 7th-century BCE administrative letter mentioning Neba'ati among Arab groups in southern , suggesting seasonal migrations or settlements, though this identification remains tentative and unconfirmed by additional context. No definitive Egyptian attestations have been identified, despite trade connections in the region; Greek sources, including , lack pre-Hellenistic references to the group, with the earliest Hellenistic-era mentions shifting toward the . Archaeologically, no sites are directly linked to the Nebaioth, limiting evidence to indirect inferences from nomadic pastoral remains, such as bones and temporary encampments along northwest Arabian trade routes like the path from Dedan to Gaza, consistent with their attested lifestyle of herding and raiding.

Historical Associations

The identification of the biblical Nebaioth with the historical Nabateans has been a longstanding tradition in ancient historiography. , in his (1.12.4 or 1.221 in some editions), explicitly links Nebaioth, the firstborn son of , to the Nabateans, portraying them as Ishmaelite descendants who inhabited regions from the to the . This equation was reinforced by early Christian scholars, including , who in his commentary on Genesis 25:13 described the entire Nabatene territory—from the to the —as the domain of Nebaioth's people. Supporting arguments draw on linguistic and geographic parallels. Assyrian inscriptions from the 8th and 7th centuries BCE refer to a group called "Nabaiati" or "Nabatu," often alongside the , which some interpret as an early form evolving into the later Nabatean through phonetic shifts in and dialects. Geographically, both the biblical Nebaioth and the Nabateans are associated with pastoral nomadic lifestyles in northern Arabia and the Transjordanian fringes, including areas east of the conducive to and early routes. Chronologically, the Nabatean kingdom coalesced around the 4th century BCE as a sedentary-aristocratic state controlling trade, yet its nomadic roots align with earlier Ishmaelite groups attested from the BCE onward; , carved into rose-red cliffs, emerged as their iconic capital by the BCE, symbolizing this transition from nomadism. However, modern scholarship largely rejects this direct linkage. Historians such as Israel Eph'al argue that linguistic discrepancies undermine the connection: the Hebrew form "Nəbāyôṯ" functions as a feminine plural noun, unlikely to derive straightforwardly into the masculine "Nabataioi" of Greek sources, and Assyrian records distinguish early "Nabaiati" as ephemeral nomads separate from the later, more urbanized Nabateans who appear distinctly only from the BCE. Eph'al further notes that by the Persian period, Nabatean identity had diverged, with no clear continuity from Ishmaelite tribes like Nebaioth.

Alternative Identifications

Some scholars have proposed connections between the Nebaioth and other nomadic groups in the and , such as the Ituraeans, based on shared descriptions in ancient sources of their lifestyles and regional proximity, though these links remain tentative and are not widely accepted. , in his (16.2.10), describes the Ituraeans as nomads inhabiting mountainous areas near and , a characterization that echoes the biblical portrayal of Ishmaelite tribes like the Nebaioth as pastoral wanderers on Israel's borders. However, such associations often stem from broader categorizations of peoples rather than direct etymological or historical evidence tying Nebaioth specifically to the Ituraeans. The Nebaioth are more firmly linked to the Qedarite through their repeated biblical juxtaposition with the Kedarites, suggesting integration within a larger network of Ishmaelite alliances that dominated northern Arabian and during the . In 60:7, the flocks of Kedar and Nebaioth are prophesied to contribute to the rebuilding of Jerusalem's temple, implying cooperative tribal structures among these groups. Scholarly analysis positions the Nebaioth as a subordinate or allied tribe within the Qedarite sphere, which formed a powerful nomadic extending from the to the edges of Judah and in the 8th–6th centuries BCE, engaging in tribute payments and military alliances with Assyrian and Babylonian powers. This likely facilitated caravan routes and pastoral economies, with the Nebaioth contributing to the of early Arab nomads rather than operating in isolation. Speculative connections have been drawn to certain modern tribes in the Ha'il region of northern , where oral genealogies and place names evoke Ishmaelite origins, potentially tracing descent from Nebaioth through ancient migrations. However, these claims rely primarily on unverified oral histories and lack corroboration from archaeological or textual records, rendering them historically unsubstantiated. The prevailing scholarly consensus identifies the Nebaioth as a distinct early Arabian nomadic , active primarily in the 8th–6th centuries BCE in north-central Arabia, without direct continuity into later classical periods or specific surviving ethnic groups. Israel Eph'al argues that linguistic and chronological discrepancies preclude equating them with the Nabateans, viewing them instead as one of several autonomous Arab polities mentioned in Assyrian annals alongside the . This perspective emphasizes their role as ephemeral pastoralists absorbed into broader Arab tribal dynamics by the Persian period, rather than progenitors of any prominent later entity.

Legacy in Traditions

Jewish and Christian Views

In Jewish midrashic literature, the marriage of , daughter of and sister of , to is interpreted in varying ways, sometimes as an attempt by to appease his parents and Rebekah by taking an Ishmaelite wife, thereby forging a genealogical link between the Ishmaelite lineage and the ites, with later symbolizing in rabbinic . Other midrashim portray the union more negatively, suggesting plots involving and his sons. The Targum Jonathan on 60:7 interprets the "rams of Nebaioth" as ascending acceptably upon the altar of the , portraying Nebaioth's descendants as fulfilling a prophetic role in future temple service among the nations. Medieval Jewish commentators identified Nebaioth's descendants with desert dwellers who would contribute to eschatological restoration. In broader medieval eschatological traditions, Ishmaelite tribes like Nebaioth's symbolize potential conversion and participation in the , reflecting themes of reconciliation among Abraham's progeny. Early Christian , exemplified by following , associated the tribe of Nebaioth with the Nabateans, viewing them as a prominent Arabian people allied with . Patristic interpretations of 60:7 extended this to symbolize the inclusion of Gentiles in the Church, with Nebaioth's offerings representing the spiritual contributions of non-Jewish nations to the community. Modern scholarship draws on Nebaioth's biblical role to underscore reconciliation themes in Abrahamic interfaith dialogues, portraying the Ishmaelite tribes as bridges for mutual understanding between Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities.

Islamic Connections

In Islamic tradition, the Quran frequently references Ishmael (Ismail) as a prophet and righteous servant of God, emphasizing his role in building the Kaaba alongside Abraham (Ibrahim) and his place among the prophets, but it does not explicitly name or detail his sons, including Nebaioth. As a result, Islamic exegetes (mufassirun) in tafsir literature draw upon pre-Islamic Arabian oral genealogies and biblical accounts to describe Ishmael's progeny, integrating these into broader narratives of prophetic lineage and Arab origins. Historical works rooted in sirah (prophetic biography) and transmissions, such as al-Tabari's al-Rusul wa al-Muluk, portray Nebaioth (rendered as Nabit in ) as 's firstborn son, whose descendants formed key Ishmaelite branches leading to prominent tribes. These accounts position Nebaioth within the chain connecting to , a figure considered an ancestor of northern and, through him, the , though direct references to Nebaioth are scarce and the emphasis remains on 's overall prophetic legacy rather than individual sons as prophets. Al-Tabari notes that Muslim scholars traced Adnan's descent from either through Nabit or his brother Qedar, highlighting Nebaioth's role in early Ishmaelite tribal formations possibly linked to pre-Islamic prophetic figures among the . Nebaioth is regarded in these traditions as a forebear of northern Arab tribes, with his lineage associated with pastoral nomads in regions extending from the Hijaz to northern Arabia. Medieval historian Ibn Kathir, in his Al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah, affirms that "all the Arabs of the Hejaz are descendants of Nebaioth and Qedar," underscoring their influence on trade routes and tribal alliances. In modern Saudi Arabia, the Ha'il region is claimed by local traditions as a heartland of Nebaioth's descendants, particularly through tribes like the Shammar, who embody values of humility (as implied by the name Nebaioth, meaning "humble" or "fruitful" in some interpretations) and renowned Bedouin hospitality toward strangers and pilgrims. Theologically, Nebaioth's inclusion in Ishmael's genealogy reinforces Islam's emphasis on Abrahamic continuity, linking the Arab (community) to the shared monotheistic heritage of Abraham without elevating Nebaioth to prophetic status, as only among his sons is recognized as a nabī (). This narrative promotes unity across Abrahamic peoples by portraying 's descendants as bearers of the (pure monotheism) tradition, integral to the origins of the Muslim community and its rituals, such as the .

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