Mibsam מִבְשָׂם
Son of Ishmael, grandson of Abraham.
Who is Mibsam in the Bible?
Mibsam was a son of Ishmael and a grandson of Abraham, mentioned in the genealogies found in Genesis 25:13 and 1 Chronicles 1:29. He was one of twelve sons born to Ishmael, all of whom are described as "princes according to their nations" (Genesis 25:16). The inclusion of Mibsam in these genealogical records serves as historical testimony to God's covenant promise to Abraham that Ishmael would become fruitful and greatly multiplied (Genesis 17:20). Though Mibsam himself receives no narrative account in Scripture, his name preserves the memory of the Arabian peoples descended from Ishmael's line.
Biography
Mibsam is mentioned in the genealogies of Ishmael, the son of Abraham, in the books of Genesis and 1 Chronicles (Gen.25.13; 1Ch.1.29). He was one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, who were described as "princes according to their nations" (Gen.25.16). The listing of Ishmael's sons demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that He would make Ishmael fruitful and multiply him exceedingly (Gen.17.20).
Family
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- Nebaioth ArabiaSon of IshmaelFirstborn son of Ishmael; father of a tribe.View full profile →
- Kedar ArabiaSon of IshmaelA son of Ishmael and a nomadic tribeView full profile →
- Adbeel ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
- Mishma Tribe of SimeonSon of MibsamA Simeonite, son of Mibsam.View full profile →
- Dumah ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael and grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
- Massa ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, grandson of Abraham.View full profile →
- Hadad ArabiaSon of IshmaelA son of Ishmael, Abraham's son.View full profile →
- Tema ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, associated with an Arabian cityView full profile →
- Jetur ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of IshmaelView full profile →
- Naphish ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, defeated by Reubenites, Gadites, and Manassites.View full profile →
- Kedemah ArabiaSon of IshmaelA son of Ishmael; Nodab, a Hagrite tribeView full profile →
- Mahalath ArabiaEsau's wifeEsau's wife, daughter of IshmaelView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 25:13
"These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,"
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:29
"These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִבְשָׂם |