mibsam Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
mibsam in Easton's Bible Dictionary
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).
mibsam in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(sweet odor). 1. A son of Ishmael. #Ge 25:13; 1Ch 1:29| 2. A son of Simeon. #1Ch 4:25|
mibsam in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
MIB'SAM (sweet odor). 1. A son of Ishmael. Gen 25:13
mibsam in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
("sweet odor".) 1. Son of Ishmael (Genesis 25:13). Progenitor probably of a tribe dwelling in the part of Arabia yielding balsam and perfumes. 2. Son of Simeon; named as his brother Mishma from the Ishmaelite Mibsam (1 Chronicles 4:25.)