Bible Dictionary

Mibsam

The name Mibsam means “smelling sweet”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

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).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(sweet odor).
  1. A son of Ishmael. (Genesis 25:13; 1 Chronicles 1:29)
  2. A son of Simeon. (1 Chronicles 4:25)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

mib'-sam (mibhsam, "perfume"(?)):

(1) A son of Ishmael (Ge 25:13; 1Ch 1:29).

(2) A Simeonite (1Ch 4:25).