Tema is mentioned inGenesis 25:15and1 Chronicles 1:30as one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, Abraham's son by Hagar. He is listed among the "princes according to their nations" that descended from Ishmael. Tema is associated with the ancient city of Tema, an important oasis and caravan stop in northwestern Arabia. His descendants likely settled in or around this city.
Tema
IshmaelEnglishA man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.15.