1 Chronicles 4:25
New International Version
Shallum was Shaul’s son, Mibsam his son and Mishma his son.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Shaul were Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma.

English Standard Version
Shallum was his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma.

King James Bible
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

New King James Version
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, and Mishma his son.

New American Standard Bible
Shallum was his son, Mibsam his son, and Mishma his son.

NASB 1995
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

NASB 1977
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Legacy Standard Bible
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Amplified Bible
Shallum was Shaul’s son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Christian Standard Bible
Shaul’s sons: his son Shallum, his son Mibsam, and his son Mishma.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shaul’s sons: his son Shallum, his son Mibsam, and his son Mishma.

American Standard Version
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Contemporary English Version
The descendants of Shaul included his son Shallum, his grandson Mibsam, and his great-grandson Mishma.

English Revised Version
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shaul's son was Shallum. Shallum's son was Mibsam. Mibsam's son was Mishma.

Good News Translation
Shaul's son was Shallum, his grandson was Mibsam, and his great-grandson was Mishma.

International Standard Version
his son Shallum, his son Mibsam, and his son Mishma.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma.

NET Bible
his son Shallum, his son Mibsam, and his son Mishma.

New Heart English Bible
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Webster's Bible Translation
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

World English Bible
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, and Mishma his son.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Young's Literal Translation
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Smith's Literal Translation
Shallum his son, Mibsam his sun, Mishma his son.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sellum his son, Mapsam his son, Masma his son.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

New American Bible
whose son was Shallum, whose son was Mibsam, whose son was Mishma.

New Revised Standard Version
Shallum was his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Shemati his son, Hamuel his son.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Shela, the son of Yehuda.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Salem his son, Mabasam his son, Masma his son:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
More Descendants of Judah
24The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. 25The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma. 26The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:10
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

Exodus 6:15
The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon.

Numbers 26:12-13
These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin, / the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul.

Joshua 7:1
The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites.

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

1 Chronicles 5:1
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright.

1 Chronicles 6:1
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

1 Chronicles 7:1
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Chronicles 27:16
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;

2 Chronicles 11:12-14
He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him. / Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam. / For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD.

Nehemiah 11:12-14
and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; / and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer; / and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.

Matthew 1:2-3
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Luke 3:33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

Acts 7:8
Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.


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1 Chronicles 4
1. The posterity of Judah by Caleb, the son of Hur.
5. Of Ashur, the posthumous son Hezron.
9. Of Jabez, and his prayer.
11. The other families of the same stock.
21. The sons of Shelah.
24. The posterity and cities of Simeon.
39. Their conquest of Gedor, and of the Amalekites in mount Seir.














The sons of Shaul:
Shaul is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with the tribe of Benjamin. However, in this context, Shaul is a descendant of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Simeon was initially allocated land within the territory of Judah, as seen in Joshua 19:1-9. This integration into Judah's territory may have influenced the tribe's identity and historical records. The mention of Shaul's sons indicates the continuation of his lineage, which is significant in the chronicling of Israel's tribes.

Shallum:
Shallum is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, often associated with different individuals. In this context, Shallum is one of the sons of Shaul, contributing to the genealogical record of the tribe of Simeon. The name Shallum means "retribution" or "recompense," which may reflect cultural or familial expectations. Genealogies like this one serve to establish tribal identities and connections, which were crucial for inheritance rights and social structure in ancient Israel.

Mibsam:
Mibsam is another son of Shaul, and his name means "sweet-smelling" or "fragrant." This name might reflect cultural values or familial hopes for the individual. The inclusion of Mibsam in the genealogy underscores the importance of recording family lines, which was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures. These records helped preserve tribal heritage and ensured the continuity of family traditions and responsibilities.

and Mishma:
Mishma, the third son of Shaul mentioned here, has a name that means "hearing" or "obedience." This name could signify the family's desire for obedience to God or adherence to cultural norms. The genealogical record of Mishma and his brothers highlights the chronicler's intent to preserve the history and identity of the Simeonite tribe. Such records were vital for maintaining the integrity of Israel's tribal system and ensuring that each tribe's role and contributions were remembered throughout history.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Shallum
A descendant of Simeon, Shallum is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Simeon. His name means "retribution" or "recompense" in Hebrew.

2. Mibsam
The son of Shallum, Mibsam is another link in the genealogical chain. His name means "sweet-smelling" or "fragrance" in Hebrew, suggesting a pleasant or favorable character.

3. Mishma
The son of Mibsam, Mishma continues the lineage. His name means "hearing" or "obedience" in Hebrew, which can imply attentiveness to God's word or commands.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect God's people to His promises. They remind us of God's faithfulness across generations and His ongoing work in history.

Names and Their Meanings
The meanings of names in biblical genealogies often reflect character traits or divine purposes. Reflect on the significance of your own name and how it might relate to your identity in Christ.

Legacy and Spiritual Heritage
Just as the descendants of Simeon are recorded, consider the spiritual legacy you are building. How are you contributing to the faith journey of future generations?

Obedience and Listening to God
Mishma's name, meaning "hearing" or "obedience," reminds us of the importance of listening to God's voice. Are you attentive to His guidance in your daily life?

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons of [Shaul]:
בְּנ֛וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Shallum,
שַׁלֻּ֥ם (šal·lum)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7967: Shallum -- the name of a number of Israelites

Mibsam,
מִבְשָׂ֥ם (miḇ·śām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4017: Mibsam -- a son of Ishmael, also a Simeonite

and Mishma.
מִשְׁמָ֥ע (miš·mā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4927: Mishma -- an Ishmaelite, also a Simeonite


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