Micaiah

Micaiah (or Micah), a Levite, was sent by King Josiah to inquire of the Lord after the discovery of the Book of the Law.

The name Micaiah means “who is like to God?”

MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 22:12; referred to as Micaiah (מִיכָיָה) or Micah (מִיכָה); father of Achbor.

Glossary entries

Micaiah Micah (Person) Michaiah

Family members

Children: Achbor

Alternative names

מִיכָהMicahmeans “poor; humble”
מִיכָיָהMicaiah

Mentions

2 Kings 22:12מִיכָיָה · Micaiah
…and commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king:
2 Chronicles 34:20מִיכָה · Micah
…and commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king: