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
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִיכָ֑א | Mica | 2Sam.9.12 |
Extended Information
name of: מִיכָה
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.9.12
- son of: Mephibosheth (מְפִיבֹשֶׁת)
- father of: Pithon (פִּיתוֹן), Melech (מֶלֶךְ), Tarea (תַּאֲרֵעַ) and Ahaz (אָחָז); also called Mica at 2Sa.9.12
- Another name of mi.khah (מִיכָה "Micah" מִיכָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִיכָא proper name, masculine (so in Palmyrene, VogNo. 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
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 9:12 |
| 1 Chronicles | 9:15 · 9:22 · 12:35* |
| Nehemiah | 10:2* · 11:7 |