4205 Isma'il, the Patriarch of the Arab race, was also mentioned (
37:101-107) as a pattern of self-sacrifice, now he is mentioned in the company of the Good, i.e., of those who were a blessing to their people. Here he is bracketed with Elisha (for whom see n. 906 to
6:86), and Dhu al Kifl (for whom see n. 2743 to
21:85). All these three were examples of constancy and patience under suffering.