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Misham
their savior; taking away
מִשְׁעָם mish.am
Misham (Hebrew: מִשְׁעָם, mish.am) means “their savior; taking away”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 8:12. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Eber in 1 Chronicles 8.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Misham
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
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 | 1 Chronicles 8:12 |
| Cross-references | 8 linked passages |
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.12;
son of: Elpaal (H0508);
brother of: Eber (H5677I), Shemed (H8106B), Beriah (H1283I), Shema (H8087I), Zebadiah (H2069H), Meshullam (H4918J), Hizki (H2395), Heber (H2268J), Ishmerai (H3461), Izliah (H3152) and Jobab (H3103K)
§ Misham = "purification"
a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and descendant of Shaharaim
Misham, a Benjamite, was one of the sons of Elpaal mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin.
The biblical story
Misham is a name that appears in 1Ch.8.12, in the context of a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed as one of the sons of Elpaal, along with his brothers Eber, Shemed, Beriah, and Shema. The genealogy traces the descendants of Benjamin, providing insight into the family lines and individuals within the tribe.
Beyond being mentioned as a son of Elpaal, no further details are given about Misham's life, actions, or role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy suggests that he was a recognized member of the Benjamite community and that his lineage was considered significant enough to be recorded in the biblical text. However, the lack of additional information about him leaves much of his personal story and contributions unknown.
Key verses
Misham appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof:
1 Chronicles 8:12
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 8:12