Lexical Definition
מִיכָאֵל Mîykâʼêl (me-kaw-ale') Michael N:N-M-P
from מִי and (the prefix derivative from) כִּי and אֵל; who (is) like God?
Michael.
- § Michael = "who is like God"
- Mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites
1) one of, the chief, or the first archangel who is described as the one who stands in time of conflict for the children of Israel
2) an Asherite, father of Sethur, one of the 12 spies of Israel
3) one of the Gadites who settled in the land of Bashan
4) another Gadite, ancestor of Abihail
5) a Gershonite Levite, ancestor of Asaph
6) one of the 5 sons of Izrahiah of the tribe of Issachar
7) a Benjamite of the sons of Beriah
8) one of the captains from Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag
9) father or ancestor of Omri, chief of the tribe of Issachar in the reign of David
10) one of the sons of Jehoshaphat who were murdered by their elder brother, Jehoram
11) father or ancestor of Zebadiah, of the sons of Shephatiah
See Greek: Μιχαήλ
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל | Michael | 1Chr.5.13 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13
- son of: Abihail (אֲבִיהַיִל)
- brother of: Meshullam (מְשֻׁלָּם), Sheba (שֶׁבַע), Jorai (יוֹרַי), Jacan (יַעְכָּן), Zia (זִיעַ) and Eber (עֵבֵר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִיכָאֵל proper name, masculine Michael, ᵐ5 Μειχαηλ, Μιχαηλ (Who is like God ? compare מִיכָיָהוּ, and Assyrian proper names, as Mannu-kî-Rammân, 'Who is like Rammân?' Mannu-kî-ilu-rabu, 'Who is like the great God?' DlProl. 210, HWB 419; SchrCOT 478; compare CookAramaic Glossary 74) : —
2. 1Chr 5:13
3. 1Chr 5:14.
4. 1Chr 6:25*.
5. 1Chr 7:3.
6. 1Chr 8:16.
7. 1Chr 12:21*.
8. 1Chr 27:18.
9. 2Chr 21:2.
10. Ezra 8:8.
11. the 'prince,' or patron-angel, of Israel, Dan 10:13; Dan 10:21; Dan 12:1 (compare Jude 1:9; Rev 12:7 LevyNHWB iii.100).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:13 |
| 1 Chronicles | 5:13 · 5:14 · 6:25* · 7:3 · 8:16 · 12:21* · 27:18 |
| 2 Chronicles | 21:2 |
| Ezra | 8:8 |
| Daniel | 10:13 · 10:21 · 12:1 |
| Jude | 1:9 |
| Revelation | 12:7 |
Profile
Male • Gadite leader • A Gadite chief during the reign of Jotham.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Michael, a Gadite chief, is mentioned among the leaders of the tribe of Gad during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah (1Ch.5.13).
- A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13;
- only referred to as Michael מִיכָאֵל;
- son of Abihail אֲבִיהַיִל;
- a brother of Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם, Sheba שֶׁבַע, Jorai יוֹרַי, Jacan יַעְכָּן, Zia זִיעַ and Eber עֵבֵר.
Michael is listed in the book of 1 Chronicles as one of the chiefs of the tribe of Gad during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah (1Ch.5.13). He is mentioned alongside his brothers: Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, Zia, and Eber. These seven Gadite chiefs are described as brave warriors, famous men, and heads of their fathers' houses (1Ch.5.14). The Gadites settled in the land of Bashan, east of the Jordan River, and were known for their valor and military prowess (1Ch.5.18-22). No further details about Michael's specific role, accomplishments, or lineage are provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to highlight the leadership structure and notable figures within the tribe of Gad during this period in Israel's history.
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