Atomic Bible

A chief of Edom, descendant of Esau.

Mibzar

Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:42.

מִבְצָרMibzar

The name means “defending; forbidding; taking away.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

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About Mibzar Written by AI

Mibzar is mentioned in the lists of the chiefs of Edom in the books of Genesis and 1 Chronicles (Genesis 36:42; 1 Chronicles 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.

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

Fortress, one of the Edomitish “dukes” descended from Esau (Gen. 36:42; 1 Chr. 1:53).

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 36:42

    Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,

  2. 1 Chronicles 1:53

    Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,

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