People of the Bible

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.

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