Mibzar מִבְצָר
A chief of Edom, descendant of Esau.
Who is Mibzar in the Bible?
Mibzar was a chief of Edom mentioned in the genealogical records of Genesis 36:42 and 1 Chronicles 1:53. As a descendant of Esau, Jacob's brother, he held a leadership position among the Edomites, the people who inhabited the region southeast of Israel. While the biblical text provides no details about his specific accomplishments or reign, his inclusion in the official list of Edomite chiefs indicates he was a significant tribal leader. His mention serves to document the political structure and leadership hierarchy of the Edomite nation during the ancient Near Eastern period.
Biography
Mibzar is mentioned in the lists of the chiefs of Edom in the books of Genesis and 1 Chronicles (Gen.36.42; 1Ch.1.53). He was one of the chiefs who came from the descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. The Edomites were the offspring of Esau and lived in the region southeast of Israel. The chiefs of Edom are listed to show the political and social structure of the Edomite people. No specific details are provided about Mibzar's life, reign, or achievements. His inclusion in the list of chiefs suggests he held a position of authority and leadership among the Edomites.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 36:42
"Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,"
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:53
"Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִבְצָר |
Mibzar
ted with Mibsara, a considerable village subject to Petra and still existing in his time. Compare Holzinger and Skinner in respective commentaries on Genesis.
mi'-ka (mikha'): A variant of the name Micah, and probably like it a contracted form of MICAIAH (which see). In the King James Version it is sometimes spelled "Micha."
(1) A son of