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Melech

Melech, a descendant of King Saul mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin.

The name Melech means “king; counselor”

MaleTribe of BenjaminUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:35; only referred to as Melech (מֶ֫לֶךְ); son of Micah; a brother of Pithon, Tarea and Ahaz.

Glossary entries

Melech

Family members

Father

Micah

Siblings

Ahaz Pithon Tarea

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 8:35
    The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
  2. 1 Chronicles 9:41
    The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.