Ishmael, son of Azel
The name Ishmael means “God that hears.” Ishmael is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 8:38.
Family of Ishmael
Key verses about Ishmael
- 1 Chronicles 8:38
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
- 1 Chronicles 9:44
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.