Dictionary

Mibzar

Easton's Dictionary

Fortress, one of the Edomitish “dukes” descended from Esau (Gen. 36:42; 1 Chr. 1:53).

Smith's Dictionary

(fortress), one of the “dukes” of Edom. (Genesis 36:42; 1 Chronicles 1:53)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

mib'-zar (mibhtsar, "a fortress"): An Edomite chief, the King James Version "duke" (Ge 36:42; 1Ch 1:53). According to Eusebius, Mibzar is connected with Mibsara, a considerable village subject to Petra and still existing in his time. Compare Holzinger and Skinner in respective commentaries on Genesis.