Son of Abraham and Keturah.
Ishbak
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 25:2.
יִשְׁבָּקIshbak
The name means “who is empty or exhausted.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Ishbak Written by AI
Ishbak is mentioned in two genealogical lists in the Bible (Genesis 25:2 Chronicles Genesis 1:32) as one of the sons of Abraham by his concubine Keturah, whom he married after Sarah's death. Ishbak is listed along with his brothers Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, and Shuah. As a son of Abraham, Ishbak would have been sent away with gifts to the east country during Abraham's lifetime (Genesis 25:6), preventing any rivalry with Isaac. The descendants of Ishbak are not mentioned further in the biblical narrative, and no additional details about his life are provided.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Leaving, one of Abraham’s sons by Keturah (Gen. 25:2).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 25:2
and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
- 1 Chronicles 1:32
The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.