Descended from Abraham's son, Ishmael Ge 16:15,16; 1Ch 1:28
Divided into twelve tribes Ge 25:16
Heads of tribes Ge 25:13-15; 1Ch 1:29-31
CALLED
Hagarites 1Ch 5:10
Hagarenes Ps 83:6
Arabians Isa 13:20
Original possessions of Ge 25:18
Governed by kings Jer 25:24
Dwelt in tents Isa 13:20
Rich in cattle 1Ch 5:21
Wore ornaments of gold Jud 8:24
Were the merchants of the east Ge 37:25; Eze 27:20,21
Travelled in large companies or caravans Ge 37:25; Job 6:19
Waylaid and plundered travellers Jer 3:2
Often confederate against Israel Ps 83:6
OVERCOME BY
Gideon Jud 8:10-24
Reubenites and Gadites 1Ch 5:10,18-20
Uzziah 2Ch 26:7
Sent presents to Solomon 1Ki 10:15; 2Ch 9:14
Sent flocks to Jehoshaphat 2Ch 17:11
PREDICTIONS RESPECTING
To be numerous Ge 16:10; 17:20
To be wild and savage Ge 16:12
To be warlike and predatory Ge 16:12
To be divided into twelve tribes Ge 17:20
To continue independent Ge 16:12
To be a great nation Ge 21:13,18
To be judged with the nations Jer 25:23-25
Their glory, &c to be diminished Isa 21:13-17
Their submission to Christ Ps 72:10,15
Probably preached to by Paul Ga 1:17