Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

1 CHRONICLES 4:25KJV
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1 Chronicles 4:25 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 4:25 mean?

1 Chronicles 4:25 lists three generations in a family line: Shallum, his son Mibsam, and his son Mishma. This verse is part of a genealogical record, simply naming the descendants in order without adding further detail.

This verse is found in a section where the writer is carefully tracing the descendants of Judah for the people of Israel. The focus is on preserving the family history, showing the continuity of the tribe through these named individuals. There is no story or teaching attached—just a record of who came from whom.

Why 1 Chronicles 4:25 matters

  • This verse helps establish the historical and family context for later stories and figures in the Bible by making clear who belongs to which tribe and family.
  • By listing names without commentary, the verse emphasizes the importance of every generation, even those about whom nothing else is recorded.
  • The verse connects to the larger purpose of 1 Chronicles, which is to document the lineage of Israel after the exile, helping the people remember their roots and identity.

Where else these words appear

“Mibsam” Hebrew H4017 · used in 3 verses

  • Genesis 25:13 And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
  • 1 Chronicles 1:29 These are their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,

“Mishma” Hebrew H4927 · used in 4 verses

“Shallum” Hebrew H7967 · used in 26 verses

  • 2 Kings 15:10 And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:12 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,
  • Ezra 2:42 The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine.