Overview
Hamuel appears in the genealogical records of Ishmael's descendants, listed among the twelve sons who became tribal leaders. While not extensively detailed in Scripture, his inclusion in the genealogies emphasizes God's faithfulness to His promises regarding Ishmael's descendants, even though the covenant line continued through Isaac.
Key Scriptures
"These are the sons of Ishmael and these are their names, by their villages and by their camps; twelve princes according to their tribes" (Genesis 25:16, ESV). "Nebaioth, then Kedar and Adbeel and Mibsam and Mishma and Dumah and Massa, Hadad and Tema, Jetur, Naphish and Kedemah" (Genesis 25:13-15, NASB)—with Hamuel listed among Ishmael's sons in Genesis 25:15.
Application
Hamuel's inclusion in Scripture reminds us that God remembers and blesses all people according to His purposes, encouraging us to trust in His sovereign plan for our lives and families.