Ishmael Bible Quiz

Ten KJV questions on Ishmael — from the wilderness well to the twelve princes.

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Who was Ishmael's mother?

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Q1.Who was Ishmael's mother?

Answer: Hagar

Genesis 16:15 (KJV) — 'Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.'

Reference: Genesis 16:15 (KJV)

Q2.What does the name Ishmael mean?

Answer: God hears

Genesis 16:11 (KJV) — 'Thou shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction.'

Reference: Genesis 16:11 (KJV)

Q3.How old was Abraham when Ishmael was born?

Answer: 86

Genesis 16:16 (KJV) — 'Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael.'

Reference: Genesis 16:16 (KJV)

Q4.How many princes would Ishmael father?

Answer: Twelve

Genesis 17:20 (KJV) — 'Twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.'

Reference: Genesis 17:20 (KJV)

Q5.Where did Hagar and Ishmael wander after being sent away?

Answer: Wilderness of Beersheba

Genesis 21:14 (KJV) — 'She departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.'

Reference: Genesis 21:14 (KJV)

Q6.What did God show Hagar when the water was spent?

Answer: A well of water

Genesis 21:19 (KJV) — 'God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water.'

Reference: Genesis 21:19 (KJV)

Q7.What did Ishmael become skilled in?

Answer: Archery

Genesis 21:20 (KJV) — 'He grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.'

Reference: Genesis 21:20 (KJV)

Q8.From what country did Hagar take a wife for Ishmael?

Answer: Egypt

Genesis 21:21 (KJV) — 'His mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.'

Reference: Genesis 21:21 (KJV)

Q9.How old was Ishmael when he died?

Answer: 137

Genesis 25:17 (KJV) — 'These are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years.'

Reference: Genesis 25:17 (KJV)

Q10.In Galatians, Ishmael represents what?

Answer: The bondwoman's son

Galatians 4:22-23 (KJV) — 'He who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh.'

Reference: Galatians 4:23 (KJV)

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