Lexical Definition

‎מִיכָא‎ Mîykâʼ (mee-kaw') Mica ^N:N-M-P
a variation for ‎מִיכָה‎

Micha.

• § Micha = "who is like God"
• Mica, the name of two Israelites

1) son of Mephibosheth
2) a Levite who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
3) father of Mattaniah, a Gershonite Levite and descendant of Asaph

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.11.22
• father of: Mattaniah (מַתַּנְיָה); also called Micaiah (KJV: Michaiah; NIV: Micaiah) at Neh.12.35
• Also named: mi.kha.yah (‎מ‎ִ‎יכ‎ָ‎י‎ָ‎ה‎ "Micaiah" מִיכָיָה)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎מִיכָא‎ proper name, masculine (so in Palmyrene, Vog^{No. 36a}).

1. son of Mephibosheth (ᵐ5 Μειχα), 2Sam 9:12 ( = ‎מִיכָה‎ 4)

2. Neh 10:2*.

3. Neh 11:7 ( = 1Chr 9:15), v1Chr 9:22 (called ‎מִיכָיָה‎ 1Chr 12:35*).

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Returned leader • A Levite leader in Jerusalem after the exile.

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Mica (or Micaiah), a Levite leader, served in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Neh.11.22; 12.35).

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.11.22;
• referred to as Mica מִיכָא, or Micaiah (KJV= Michaiah, NIV= Micaiah) מִיכָיָה;
• father of Mattaniah מַתַּנְיָה.

Mica, also known as Micaiah, is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as a Levite leader who served in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Neh.11.22; 12.35). He was a descendant of Asaph, one of the principal musicians appointed by David. In the post-exilic period, Mica is described as the leader of the Levites in Jerusalem and was responsible for the outside work of the house of God (Neh.11.22). He is also listed among the priests and Levites who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, playing musical instruments (Neh.12.35). These details highlight Mica's significant role in the spiritual and practical affairs of the Jewish community in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.

All entries for Mica or Micaiah: מִיכָא ☩ מִיכָיָה

Related Profiles:

• Mattaniah (child)