1890/1889 BC
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Ishmael
life, dates, and events
This record brings together the lifespan, dates, Scripture, and every dated event assigned to Ishmael.
Life record
Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 2034–2171
Genesis 25:17 · 1753/1752 BC
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Reference library
Look up Ishmael in the study works
These links search five public-domain reference works for this person. An author’s definition or conclusion is a study aid—not Scripture—and should be examined against the KJV text.
Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find Ishmael →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Ishmael →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Ishmael →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
Find Ishmael →Public-domain referenceTorrey’s Topical TextbookRelated biblical subjects and references
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Events involving Ishmael
Creation year 20341890/1889 BC
Ishmael is born
Abram’s age of 86 places Ishmael’s birth in year 2034.
Genesis 16:15–16 · KJV
“And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael. And Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram.”
Jasher 16:24
Open Creation year 2034 in the Original Timeline →Hagar bare a son to Abram, and Abram called the name of the son Ishmael.
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