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) |
|---|---|---|
| וּמִיכָאֵ֣ל | and Michael | 1Chr.12.20 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.20
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 • David's warrior • A Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Michael, a Manassite, was one of the men who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul (1Ch.12.20).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.20;
- only referred to as Michael מִיכָאֵל.
Michael is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as one of the Manassites who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch.12.20). When David was fleeing from King Saul, a group of warriors from various tribes came to support him. Among them were seven men from the tribe of Manasseh, including Michael, Jozabad, Jediael, Elihu, and Zillethai. These men are described as captains of the thousands of Manasseh, suggesting they held leadership positions within their tribe (1Ch.12.20). The Manassites who joined David were skilled warriors and played a significant role in his military campaigns. No further details about Michael's specific role, exploits, or relationship with David are provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to highlight the support David received from various tribes during his time of need.
All entries for Michael: מִיכָאֵל