Who are the Bedouins? The tribe?

[momofsixbabes]

I am studying Ancient history with my children. We were reading about various tribes. I am confused as to who the Bedouins tribe is?? Went on youtube to figure it out and read that they are naming their children after Obama, and saving a white horse for him??? Okay, now I am really confused. Are they from the tribe of Dan? But, I don't think that is right...very confused with so many tribes we are learning...

[Zelhar]

Bedouins is the term used for the nomadic Arabs, or at least those who used to live in tents until the past few decades.

[momofsixbabes]

Yes, I understand. Where do they come from? Which group of people? Thanks.

[Americanhero1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedouins

[momofsixbabes]

My husband thinks they came from Ishmael, from Abraham (?). Is he right?

[momofsixbabes]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedouins

Wow, there are many tribe all under the umbrella of Bedouins. So there must be many different branches of descendants. Thanks for the help.

[Historical Truth]

Try infoplease, factmonster, or encyclopedia.com. Wikipedia isn't that good of a source.

[Americanhero1]

Try infoplease, factmonster, or encyclopedia.com. Wikipedia isn't that good of a source.

Then post the links