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Micah

Micah (or Mica), the son of Mephibosheth and grandson of Jonathan, is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin.

The name Micah means “poor; humble”

MaleTribe of BenjaminUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books5 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 9:12; referred to as Micah (מִיכָה) or Mica (מִיכָא); a son of Mephibosheth; father of Pithon, Melech, Tarea and Ahaz.

Glossary entries

Micah (Person) Mica Micha

Family members

Father

Mephibosheth

Children

Ahaz Melech Pithon Tarea

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 2 Samuel 9:12מִיכָא · Mica
    And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.
  2. 1 Chronicles 8:34מִיכָה · Micah
    The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.
  3. 1 Chronicles 8:35מִיכָה · Micah
    The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
  4. 1 Chronicles 9:40מִיכָה · Micah
    The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.
  5. 1 Chronicles 9:41מִיכָה · Micah
    The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.