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Ishmeelite

People & Groups • Old Testament
Ishmeelite is an alternate form for Ishmaelite, meaning a descendant or member of the people descended from Ishmael.
Biblical Usage
The form appears in some passages referring to Ishmael’s descendants, especially in the account involving Joseph.
Scripture References
1 Chronicles 2:17 Genesis 37:25 Genesis 37:27 Genesis 37:28 Genesis 39:1