Ishbak
Ishbak (Generation 21 • Child of Abram/Abraham ): Ishbak is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Abram/Abraham . ( Genesis 25:1-2 ) Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Twelve Tribes of Israel —Descended from the twelve sons of Jacob ( Israel )— Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah , Dan , Naphtali , Gad , Asher , Issachar , Zebulun , Joseph ( Ephraim and Manasseh ), and Benjamin —the Twelve Tribes formed the covenant nation of Israel.
Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage
Ishbak (Generation 21 • Child of Abram/Abraham ): Ishbak is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Abram/Abraham . ( Genesis 25:1-2 ) (mentioned in Genesis 25 , 1 Chronicles 1 ) Abram/Abraham (Generation 20 • Messianic Line • Child of Terah ): ( Genesis 11:26 , 1 Chronicles 1:26-27 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 25:7-10 ) G-d renamed Abram to Abraham ( Genesis 17:5 ). Abram was the first person called 'Hebrew' in the Bible ( Genesis 14:13 ). Abram was born 1948 years from the creation of the world. (mentioned in Genesis 11 , Genesis 14 , Genesis 17 ) Rephaiah (Generation 39 • Child of Binea ): Rephaiah is a biblical figure in Generation 39, child of Binea , parent of Eleasah . ( 1 Chronicles 9:43 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3 , 1 Chronicles 4 , 1 Chronicles 7 )
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Phrygia (Ancient biblical location referenced in Acts 2:10 , Acts 16:6 , Acts 18:23 (identified with Laodicea ).) Shimron-meron (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 12:20 (identified with Shimron ).) Smyrna (Ancient biblical location referenced in Rev 1:11 , Rev 2:8 .) Shimron (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 11:1 , Josh 19:15 .) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: The Cyrus Cylinder — Ancient barrel-shaped baked clay cylinder inscribed in Babylonian cuneiform on behalf of King Cyrus the Great after his conquest of Babylon in 539 BC, recording his policy of restoring exiled peoples and sacred temple vessels to their homelands—paralleling the decree in Ezra 1:1–4 and 2 Chronicles 36:22–23 . Canaanite Storage Jar (Amphora) — Large ovoid terracotta storage amphora (pithos/kad) with twin vertical loop handles excavated in Canaan and housed at the Israel Museum, used throughout the patriarchal, Conquest, and Judges periods to store grain, olive oil, wine, and water.
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Genesis 25:2 : "And she bare him Zimran , and Jokshan , and Medan , and Midian , and Ishbak , and Shuah ."; 1 Chronicles 1:32 : "Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham 's concubine: she bare Zimran , and Jokshan , and Medan , and Midian , and Ishbak , and Shuah . And the sons of Jokshan; Sheba , and Dedan .". Related canonical books and chapters: Genesis 25 ( Genesis • Chapter 25 (34 verses)), 1 Chronicles 1 ( 1 Chronicles • Chapter 1 (54 verses)), John 19 ( John • Chapter 19 (42 verses)).