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Ishbak

A son of Abraham and Keturah, one of six sons sent eastward by Abraham to make way for Isaac's inheritance.

Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Hebrew Bible (Genesis), with other tellings (Masoretic Text (Hebrew Bible), Septuagint (Greek translation), Jewish and Christian rabbinic and patristic tradition) noted where relevant.

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Relationships

Parents
Abraham · Keturah
Siblings
Isaac · Medan · Shuah · Midian · Zimran · Ishmael · Jokshan

Introduction

Ishbak is a son of Abraham by his wife Keturah, one of six sons Genesis 25 records Abraham fathering after Sarah's death.

This article follows the biblical account in Genesis. Where later Jewish, Christian or Islamic tradition adds detail not found in the text itself, the article identifies it as such.

Family

Birth and provision

Genesis 25:1-2 names Ishbak among the six sons of Abraham and Keturah. Genesis 25:6 records that Abraham gave gifts to his sons by his concubines and sent them eastward, away from Isaac, while he was still living, securing Isaac's position as principal heir to the covenant promise.

Sources

  1. Genesis 25:1-6 (primary text) — https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+25%3A1-6&version=NRSVUE

This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.