Mibsam

Mibsam is mentioned in the genealogies of Ishmael, the son of Abraham, in the books of Genesis and 1 Chronicles (Gen.25.13; 1Ch.1.29). He was one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, who were described as "princes according to their nations" (Gen.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 (Gen.17.20).