Ishmaelite
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- Description
Description
The image depicts an Ishmaelite, a descendant of Ishmael, who was the son of Abraham and Hagar.
The Ishmaelites were known for their involvement in trade and commerce and were also involved in the selling of Joseph to the Egyptians. The Ishmaelite in the image is shown in traditional clothing, wearing a headscarf and carrying a bag or bundle of goods, possibly spices or textiles, on his back. He may be depicted in a market or on a trading route.
The image may be used to represent the cultural and historical context of various Biblical stories involving the Ishmaelites or to represent the wider context of trade and commerce in the ancient Near East.
