Definition and Etymology:
The term "Arabian" refers to the inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions. In biblical times, this area was known for its diverse tribes and cultures. The name "Arabian" is derived from the Hebrew word "ʿarav," which means "desert" or "steppe," reflecting the region's arid landscape.

Biblical References:
Arabians are mentioned in several contexts throughout the Bible, often in relation to trade, warfare, and prophecy. The Arabian Peninsula was a significant area for commerce, with its people known for trading spices, gold, and other valuable goods.

1. Trade and Commerce:
The Arabians were renowned for their trading skills. In 1 Kings 10:15, the Bible notes the wealth that came to King Solomon from various sources, including "the merchants and traders, and all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the land." This highlights the economic interactions between Israel and the Arabian tribes.

2. Military Alliances and Conflicts:
Arabians were sometimes involved in military alliances and conflicts with Israel and its neighbors. In 2 Chronicles 17:11, it is recorded that "some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat gifts and silver as tribute, and the Arabians brought him flocks: 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats." This indicates a period of peace and tribute between the Arabians and the kingdom of Judah.

3. Prophetic Literature:
The prophets often mentioned Arabians in their oracles. Isaiah 21:13-17 contains a prophecy concerning Arabia, warning of impending disaster: "This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites." The passage foretells a time of hardship for the Arabian tribes.

4. New Testament Context:
In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul refers to his time in Arabia after his conversion. In Galatians 1:17, he states, "I did not go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before I was, but I went into Arabia and later returned to Damascus." This period in Arabia is often seen as a time of reflection and preparation for his ministry.

Cultural and Historical Context:
The Arabian Peninsula was home to various nomadic tribes, each with its own customs and traditions. These tribes were often involved in the trade routes that connected the ancient Near East with Africa and Asia. The region's harsh climate and desert terrain shaped the lifestyle and culture of its inhabitants, who were known for their skills in navigation and survival in the desert.

Theological Significance:
Arabians in the Bible are often depicted as outsiders to the covenant community of Israel, yet they play a significant role in the biblical narrative. Their interactions with Israel highlight themes of God's sovereignty over all nations and the fulfillment of His purposes through diverse peoples. The inclusion of Arabians in biblical prophecy underscores the universal scope of God's plan and the eventual inclusion of all nations in His redemptive work.

Conclusion:
The Arabians, as depicted in the Bible, are a testament to the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations and the far-reaching influence of God's providence. Their presence in the biblical narrative serves as a reminder of the diverse ways in which God interacts with humanity across different cultures and regions.1. (a.) Of or pertaining to Arabia or its inhabitants.

2. (n.) A native of Arabia; an Arab.

ARABIAN

See ARABIA.

702. Aretas -- Aretas, an Arabian king
... Aretas, an Arabian king. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Aretas
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-et'-as) Short Definition: Aretas Definition: Aretas IV ...
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690. Araps -- unsewn, ie without seam
... unsewn, ie without seam. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Araps
Phonetic Spelling: (ar'-aps) Short Definition: an Arabian Definition: an Arabian ...
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688. Arabia -- Arabia, a peninsula of Asia near Africa
... Of Hebrew origin ( Arab); Arabia, a region of Asia -- Arabia. see HEBREW Arab.
(arabia) -- 1 Occurrence. (arabian) -- 1 Occurrence. 687, 688. Arabia. 689 . ...
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3355. Yoqtan -- a descendant of Shem and ancestor of several ...
... Yoqtan. 3356 . a descendant of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes.
Transliteration: Yoqtan Phonetic Spelling: (yok-tawn') Short Definition: Joktan. ...
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1853. Diqlah -- a son of Joktan, also the S. Arabian tribe desc. ...
... Diqlah. 1854 . a son of Joktan, also the S. Arabian tribe desc. ... Word Origin from
an unused word Definition a son of Joktan, also the S. Arabian tribe desc. ...
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6163. Arabiy -- inhab. of Arabia
... 6162, 6163. Arabiy. 6163a . inhab. of Arabia. Transliteration: Arabiy Phonetic
Spelling: (ar-aw-bee') Short Definition: Arabian. Arabian ...
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1654. Geshem -- an opponent of Nehemiah
... Geshem, Gashmu. Or (prolonged) Gashmuw {gash-moo'}; the same as geshem; Geshem or
Gashmu, an Arabian -- Geshem, Gashmu. see HEBREW geshem. 1653, 1654. ...
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7410. Ram -- two Israelites, also family of Elihu
... Ram. Active participle of ruwm; high; Ram, the name of an Arabian and of an Israelite --
Ram. See also Beyth ha-Ram. see HEBREW ruwm. see HEBREW Beyth ha-Ram. ...
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3817. Leummim -- descendant of Dedan
... of Dedan NASB Word Usage Leummim (1). Leummim. Plural of lom; communities; Leum
mim, an Arabian -- Leummim. see HEBREW lom. 3816, 3817. Leummim. 3818 . ...
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3912. Letushim -- "hammered ones," descendant of Abraham and ...
... Letushim. Masculine plural of passive participle of latash; hammered (ie Oppressed)
ones; Letushim, an Arabian tribe -- Letushim. see HEBREW latash. ...
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3392. Yerach -- a son of Joktan, also his desc.
... NASB Word Usage Jerah (2). Jerah. The same as yerach; Jerach, an Arabian patriarch --
Jerah. see HEBREW yerach. 3391, 3392. Yerach. 3393 . Strong's Numbers
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2174. Zimriy -- four Israelites
... Zimri From zamar; musical; Zimri, the name of five Israelites, and of an Arabian
tribe -- Zimri. see HEBREW zamar. 2173, 2174. Zimriy. 2174a . ...
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1905. Hagri -- a tribe East of the Jordan, also a member of the ...
... Or (prolonged) Hagris {hag-ree'}; perhaps patronymically from Hagar; a Hagrite or
member of a certain Arabian clan -- Hagarene, Hagarite, Haggeri. ...
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Others of whom Dionysius Gives an Account.
... Ch??remon, [2100] who was very old, was bishop of the city called Nilus. He fled
with his wife [2101] to the Arabian mountain [2102] and did not return. ...
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The Place of the Old Testament in Divine Revelation
... [Sidenote: Inheritance through their Arabian antecedents]. In contrast with
contemporary Semitic nations, and especially the highly ...
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Back to Memphis
... The valley in which Thebes Diospolis was situated was wide and the overflow of the
Nile did not reach the arable uplands near the Arabian hills. ...
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King Herod's Enrollment
... ceremony. He refused to permit his sister Salome's marriage with the Arabian
Syllaeus, unless the latter conformed to the Jewish law. ...
/.../ramsay/was christ born in bethlehem/chapter 9 king herods enrollment.htm

How Herod Slew Hyrcanus and Then Hasted Away to Caesar, and ...
... at last prevailed with him to intrust Dositheus, one of his friends, with a letter,
wherein his resolution was declared; and he desired the Arabian governor to ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 how herod slew.htm

Antipater Becomes Intolerable. He is Sent to Rome, and Carries ...
... 3. Sylleus also, the Arabian, sailed to Rome, without any regard to Caesar's
injunctions, and this in order to oppose Antipater with all his might, as to that ...
/.../chapter 29 antipater becomes intolerable.htm

About the Time of Christ, in Accordance with Prophecy, the Rulers ...
... the Romans. As Josephus relates, [88] he was an Idumean [89] on his father's
side and an Arabian on his mother's. But Africanus, [90 ...
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Chapter xxv
... identified. "Shuah" is somewhere in the Syro-Arabian desert mentioned as
S?�hu by Assyrians and Babylonians. 3. "Sheba," cf. Genesis ...
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Concerning the Revolt of the Trachonites; How Sylleus Accused ...
... by them; and since he could not reach the robbers themselves, because of the secure
retreat they had in that country, and which the Arabian government afforded ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 9 concerning the revolt.htm

The Nations of the South-East
... Jethro, "the priest of Midian," represented a peculiarly Arabian institution. ...
The people of Sheba belonged to the south Arabian stock. ...
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Arabian (5 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A native of Arabia; an Arab. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ARABIAN.
See ARABIA. Multi-Version Concordance Arabian (5 Occurrences). ...
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Aretas (1 Occurrence)
... ar'-e-tas (Aretas): The name is a common one among Arabian princes and signifies
"virtuous or pleasing." 1. 2 Maccabees 5:8: It is mentioned several times in ...
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Geshem (5 Occurrences)
... ge'-shem (geshem, gashmu; Gesam, "rain storm"): An Arabian, probably chief of an
Arabian tribe that had either settled in Southern Palestine during the exile ...
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Arab (5 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 2:19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite,
and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they ridiculed us, and despised us, and ...
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Havilah (7 Occurrences)
... is the opinion of Kalisch, however, that Havilah "in both instances designates the
same country, extending at least from the Persian to the Arabian Gulf, and ...
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Camel (13 Occurrences)
... 2.) The Arabian camel or ... The Arabian camel inhabits southwestern Asia and northern
Africa and has recently been introduced into parts of America and Australia. ...
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Goshen (16 Occurrences)
... a connection with the Egyptian word qas, meaning "inundated land" because Goshen
was apparently the same region, called by the Greeks the "Arabian nome," which ...
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Almodad (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Immeasurable, the first named of the sons of Joktan
(Genesis 10:26), the founder of an Arabian tribe. Int. ...
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Sheba (36 Occurrences)
... In point of fact Sheba was a South-Arabian or Joktanite tribe (Genesis 10:28), and
his own name and that of some of his brothers (eg Hazarmaveth = Hadhramaut ...
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Sanballat (10 Occurrences)
... He is named along with Tobiah, the Ammonite slave (Nehemiah 4:1), and Geshem the
Arabian (Nehemiah 6:1) as the leading opponent of the Jews at the time when ...
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