Nebaioth @ height. (1.) Ishmael's eldest son Genesis:25:13), and the prince of an Israelitish tribe (16). He had a sister, Mahalath, who was one of Esau's wives Genesis:28:9Genesis:36:3). (2.) The name of the Ishmaelite tribe descended from the above Genesis:25:13Genesis:25:18). The "rams of Nebaioth" Isaiah:60:7) are the gifts which these wandering tribes of the desert would consecrate to God.