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    Ishmael Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on ishmael bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Genesis 16:15 (KJV)

      Who was Ishmael's mother?

      Answer: Hagar

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

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    2. Lesson 2 · Genesis 16:11 (KJV)

      What does the name Ishmael mean?

      Answer: God hears

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

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    3. Lesson 3 · Genesis 16:16 (KJV)

      How old was Abraham when Ishmael was born?

      Answer: 86

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

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    4. Lesson 4 · Genesis 17:20 (KJV)

      How many princes would Ishmael father?

      Answer: Twelve

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

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    5. Lesson 5 · Genesis 21:14 (KJV)

      Where did Hagar and Ishmael wander after being sent away?

      Answer: Wilderness of Beersheba

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

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    6. Lesson 6 · Genesis 21:19 (KJV)

      What did God show Hagar when the water was spent?

      Answer: A well of water

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

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    7. Lesson 7 · Genesis 21:20 (KJV)

      What did Ishmael become skilled in?

      Answer: Archery

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

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    8. Lesson 8 · Genesis 21:21 (KJV)

      From what country did Hagar take a wife for Ishmael?

      Answer: Egypt

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

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    9. Lesson 9 · Genesis 25:17 (KJV)

      How old was Ishmael when he died?

      Answer: 137

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

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    10. Lesson 10 · Galatians 4:23 (KJV)

      In Galatians, Ishmael represents what?

      Answer: The bondwoman's son

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

      Read Galatians 4:23 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does ishmael bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?