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Jibsam

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Jibsam was a son of Tola of the tribe of Issachar. The name is also written Ibsam.

Definition

Jibsam, meaning “pleasant,” was one of the sons of Tola, the son of Issachar. The name is another form of Ibsam.

Biblical Usage

Jibsam appears in the genealogy of Issachar in 1 Chronicles 7:2.

Historical Background

The supplied material dates him to about 1017 B.C.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(pleasant), one of the sons of Tola, the son of Issachar. (1 Chronicles 7:2) (B.C. 1017.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jib'-sam.</p><p>See IBSAM.</p>
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