Mibsar was one of the tribal chiefs (alufim) who descended from Esau, Jacob's twin brother. He is mentioned in the genealogies of Edom and represents one of the Edomite clans that settled in the mountains of Seir. The name Mibsar may mean 'fortress' or 'fortified place,' which could suggest a connection to a fortified city in Edom.
Événements clés
Mentioned among the tribal chiefs of Edom in Genesis
Mibsar is listed as one of the tribal chiefs descended from Esau in the land of Edom, in the genealogy that concludes the account of Esau's descendants.
Mibsar belongs to the broader narrative of Esau's descendants who formed the Edomite people, a neighboring nation to Israel with a long and complex history.
43Chief Magdiel, Chief Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. This was Esau, the father of the Edomites.