Bible Dictionary

Mishma

The name Mishma means “hearing; obeying”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Hearing. (1.) One of the sons of Ishmael (Gen. 25:14), and founder of an Arab tribe.

(2.) A Simeonite (1 Chr. 4:25, 26).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(a hearing).
  1. A son of Ishmael and brother of Mibsam. (Genesis 25:14; 1 Chronicles 1:30)
  2. A son of Simeon, (1 Chronicles 4:25) brother of Mibsam.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

mish'ma (mishma`):

(1) A son of Ishmael (Ge 25:14; 1Ch 1:30).

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