Educator Guide
Ishmael Bible Study Guide
Patriarchs · 1906 BC – 1769 BC (137 years)
First son of Abraham, by Hagar; promised to become a great nation; ancestor of twelve princes.
From the family tree
- Parents
- Abraham, Hagar
- Children
- Nebaioth, Kedar, Kedemah, Adbeel, Mibsam, Misma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish
- Siblings
- Midian, Isaac, Jokshan, Medan, Ishbak, Shuah, Zimran
- Dates
- 1906 BC – 1769 BC (137 years)
- Era
- Patriarchs
Teaching prompt
Read about Ishmael: "First son of Abraham, by Hagar; promised to become a great nation; ancestor of twelve princes." What does this teach us about God's plan?
Discussion questions
- How does Ishmael's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Ishmael's place?
- Which scripture passage about Ishmael stands out most to you, and why?