Mibsam מִבְשָׂם
A Simeonite, son of Mishma.
Who is Mibsam in the Bible?
Mibsam was a descendant of the tribe of Simeon, identified as the son of Mishma in the genealogical record found in 1 Chronicles 4:25. He appears in the lineage tracing back through Shaul, one of Simeon's prominent descendants. Beyond his place in this tribal genealogy, no other details about his life, occupation, or personal significance are recorded in Scripture. His mention serves primarily as part of the historical documentation of the Simeonite family line, preserving the ancestral record of one of Israel's twelve tribes.
Biography
Mibsam is briefly mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon in the book of 1 Chronicles (1Ch.4.25). He was the son of Mishma and is listed among the descendants of Shaul. The genealogy in this passage traces the lineage of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. No additional information is given about Mibsam's life, occupation, or role within the Simeonite clan. His mention serves to provide a record of the generations descending from Simeon.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:25
"The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִבְשָׂם |