Misham Summary
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Misham, a Benjamite, was one of the sons of Elpaal mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin.
son of Elpaal (1CH 8:12)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Benjamin › Gera › Ehud › Gera › Shaharaim › Elpaal › Misham
Names
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Misham
their savior; taking away
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Misham
· Also called · H4936 none · 1CH 8:12 their savior; taking away
- he מִשְׁעָם mishəam · H4936 · 1CH 8:12
- he מִשְׁעָם · H4936
- el Μεσσααμ Messaam · none · 1CH 8:12
- bg Мисам
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1620 BC – 1590 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin · 1740 BC Ancestor |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1620 BC – 1470 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1695 BC – 1520 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1735 BC – 1535 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1716 BC – 1516 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1815 BC – 1590 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1805 BC – 1580 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1875 BC – 825 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1881 BC – 726 BC |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1781 BC – 626 BC |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1886 BC – 626 BC |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1893 BC – 528 BC |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1898 BC – 428 BC |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1907 BC – 332 BC |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
16 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1912 BC – 232 BC |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1897 BC – 7 BC |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1972 BC – AD 24 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2448 BC – 348 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2605 BC – 400 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2767 BC – 457 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2807 BC – 392 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2944 BC – 424 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2984 BC – 359 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3029 BC – 299 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3354 BC – 624 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3094 BC – 259 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3329 BC – 494 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3330 BC – 495 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3174 BC – 234 BC |
Family of origin
- Father: Elpaal
- Mother: Unknown
- Brother: Beriah
- Brother: Hezeki
- Brother: Shamed
- Brother: Shema
- Brother: Jezliah
- Brother: Zebadiah
- Brother: Ishmerai
- Brother: Heber
- Brother: Jobab
- Brother: Eber
- Brother: Shemed
- Brother: Shemed
- Brother: Jeremoth
- Brother: Hizki
- Brother: Hizki
- Brother: Izliah
- Brother: Izliah
- Brother: Meshullam
Misham Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Misham is a name that appears in 1Ch 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.
Misham Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Their cleansing or their beholding, a Benjamite, one of the sons of Elpaal (1 Chr. 8:12).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Misham_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Misham@1Ch.8.12) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, misham_2093)