Atomic Bible

Son of Ishmael, grandson of Abraham.

Mibsam

Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 25:13.

מִבְשָׂםMibsam

The name means “smelling sweet.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

Father
Ishmael
Brothers and sisters
Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, Kedemah, Mahalath
People
Arabia

About Mibsam Written by AI

Mibsam is mentioned in the genealogies of Ishmael, the son of Abraham, in the books of Genesis and 1 Chronicles (Genesis 25:13; 1 Chronicles 1:29). He was one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, who were described as "princes according to their nations" (Genesis 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 (Genesis 17:20).

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Mibsam, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Fragrance. (1.) One of Ishmael’s twelve sons, and head of an Arab tribe (Gen. 25:13).

(2.) A son of Simeon (1 Chr. 4:25).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 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,

  2. 1 Chronicles 1:29

    These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.