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Mishma
hearing; obeying
מִשְׁמָע mish.ma
Mishma (Hebrew: מִשְׁמָע, mish.ma) means “hearing; obeying”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Divided Kingdom period. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Asshur.
Which Mishma?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Mishma
son of Abraham
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Mishma
father of Hammuel; son of Mibsam
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 4 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 25:14 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 4:26 |
| Cross-references | 8 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Isaac attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Abraham.
- Ishbak attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Abraham.
- Ishmael attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Abraham.
- Midian attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Abraham.
- Ephah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Abraham.
- Epher attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Abraham.
- Shuah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Abraham.
- Medan attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Abraham.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.4.25;
son of: Mibsam (H4017H);
father of: Hammuel (H2536)
§ Mishma = "a hearing"
1) one of the 12 sons of Ishmael
2) son of Mibsam of the family of Simeon
Mishma, a descendant of Simeon, was the son of Mibsam and the father of Hammuel.
The biblical story
Mishma is mentioned in 1Ch.4.25-26 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon. He is identified as the son of Mibsam and the father of Hammuel. This genealogical record traces the descendants of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, providing insight into the family lines within the tribe.
The mention of Mishma in this context highlights the importance of lineage and family heritage in ancient Israelite society. The chronicling of these genealogies served to preserve the identity and history of the tribes and to establish the legitimacy of their claims to specific territories and roles within the nation.
However, beyond his place in the genealogy as the son of Mibsam and the father of Hammuel, no additional information is provided about Mishma's life, character, or achievements. The lack of further details leaves much of his personal story unknown, and his significance lies primarily in his contribution to the continuation of the Simeonite line.
Key verses
Mishma appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.
1 Chronicles 4:25 -
And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zacchur his son, Shimei his son.
1 Chronicles 4:26
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1 Chronicles (2)
- 1 Chronicles 4:25
- 1 Chronicles 4:26