Lexical Definition
מִשְׁעָם Mishʻâm (mish-awm') Misham N:N-M-P
apparently from שָׁעָה; inspection
Misham.
- § Misham = "purification"
- Misham, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and descendant of Shaharaim
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וּמִשְׁעָ֖ם | and Misham | 1Chr.8.12 |
| Μεσοάμ | Misham | LXX.1Chr.8.12 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.12
- son of: Elpaal (אֶלְפַּעַל)
- brother of: Eber (עֵבֵר), Shemed (שֶׁמֶר), Beriah (בְּרִיעָה), Shema (שֶׁמַע), Zebadiah (זְבַדְיָה), Meshullam (מְשֻׁלָּם), Hizki (חִזְקִי), Heber (חֶבֶר), Ishmerai (יִשְׁמְרַי), Izliah (יִזְלִיאָה) and Jobab (יוֹבָב)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִשְׁעָם proper name, masculine name in Benjamin 1Chr 8:12. ᵐ5 Μεσσααμ, ᵐ5L Μεοαμ. מִשְׁעָן, מַשְׁעֵן, מַשְׁעֵנָה, מִשְׁעֶ֫נֶת see שׁען. מִשְׁפָּחָה see שׁפח. מִשְׁפָּט see שׁפט. מִשְׁפְּתַיִם see שׁפת.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:12 |
Profile
Male • Son of Elpaal • A Benjamite, son of Elpaal.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Misham, a Benjamite, was one of the sons of Elpaal mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.12;
- only referred to as Misham מִשְׁעָם;
- son of Elpaal אֶלְפַּעַל;
- a brother of Eber עֵבֵר, Shemed שֶׁמֶר, Beriah בְּרִיעָה, Shema שֶׁמַע, Zebadiah זְבַדְיָה, Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם, Hizki חִזְקִי, Heber חֶבֶר, Ishmerai יִשְׁמְרַי, Izliah יִזְלִיאָה and Jobab יוֹבָב.
Misham is a name that appears in 1 Chronicles 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.
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