Person Old Testament
Ibsam
Also known as Ibsam =ESV, NIV; Jibsam =KJV
Ibsam was a descendant of Issachar, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Issachar in 1 Chronicles. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 7:2.
Why it matters. A descendant of Issachar.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Ibsam
Ibsam is mentioned in 1Ch.7.2 as one of the sons of Tola, who was a son of Issachar. Issachar was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and the genealogy in 1Chronicles 7 lists the descendants of this tribe.
Ibsam is listed along with his brothers Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, and Shemuel. These seven individuals are described as "mighty men of valor" and heads of their fathers' houses. This suggests that Ibsam and his brothers were influential leaders within the tribe of Issachar.
The genealogical record in 1Chronicles 7 emphasizes the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society. The mention of Ibsam and his brothers as mighty men of valor also highlights their military prowess and leadership roles within the tribe.
Apart from this brief mention in the genealogy, no other specific details are provided about Ibsam's life or achievements in the Bible. However, his inclusion in the record attests to his significance as a member of the tribe of Issachar and his position as a head of his father's house.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
Family links from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0). Where the dataset marks an identification as uncertain, the mark is kept. Matthew and Luke give different genealogies for Jesus; see the Lineage page, which never merges them.
- Parents
- Tola
Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)