Bible Dictionary

Mishma

People & Groups • Old Testament

Mishma was the name of a son of Ishmael, who became the ancestor of an Arab tribe, and also of a Simeonite mentioned in the genealogies of Israel.

Definition

Mishma is a personal name meaning “hearing.” It denotes both a son of Ishmael, who became the founder of an Arab tribe, and a Simeonite.

Mishma appears in the genealogies of Ishmael and Israel: one Mishma is listed among Ishmael’s sons, while another is identified as a Simeonite.

The Ishmaelite Mishma was regarded as the ancestor or founder of an Arab tribe.

Genesis 25:14 1 Chronicles 4:25 1 Chronicles 4:26 1 Chronicles 1:30

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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

(a hearing).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

mish'ma (mishma`):(1) A son of Ishmael (Ge 25:14; 1Ch 1:30).(2) A Simeonite (1Ch 4:25).