Lexical Definition
מִיכָיָה Mîykâyâh (me-kaw-yaw') Micaiah N:N-M-P
from מִי and (the prefix derivative from) כִּי and יָהּ; who (is) like Jah?
Micah, Michaiah. Compare מִיכָה.
- § Micah or Michaiah = "who is like God"
- Micajah, the name of two Israelites
1) the 6th in order of the minor prophets; a native of Moresheth, he prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah, and was contemporary with the prophets Hosea, Amos, and Isaiah
2) father of Achbor, a man of high station in the reign of Josiah
3) one of the priests at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִיכָיָ֜ה | Micaiah | 2Kgs.22.12 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12
- father of: Achbor (עַכְבּוֹר); also called Micah at 2Ch.34.20
- Also named: mi.khah (מִיכָה "Micah" מִיכָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִיכָיָה
proper name, masculine 1. the canonical prophet, Micah, Jer 26:18 Kt (Qr מִיכָה, as Mic 1:1).
2. Neh 12:35 (called מִיכָא Neh 11:17; Neh 11:22).
3. Neh 12:41
4. 2Kgs 22:12 (|| 2Chr 34:20 מִיכָה).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 22:12 |
| 2 Chronicles | 34:20 |
| Nehemiah | 11:17 · 11:22 · 12:35 · 12:41 |
| Jeremiah | 26:18 |
| Micah | 1:1 |
Profile
Male • Father of Achbor • A Levite sent by King Josiah to inquire of the Lord.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Micaiah (or Micah), a Levite, was sent by King Josiah to inquire of the Lord after the discovery of the Book of the Law (2Ki.22.12; 2Ch.34.20).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12;
- referred to as Micaiah מִיכָיָה, or Micah מִיכָה;
- father of Achbor עַכְבּוֹר.
Micaiah, also known as Micah, was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Josiah of Judah (2Ki.22.12; 2Ch.34.20). When the Book of the Law was discovered during the repair of the temple, Josiah sent a delegation, which included Micaiah, to inquire of the Lord concerning the words of the book. The delegation went to the prophetess Huldah, who delivered a message of judgment for Judah's disobedience but also affirmed that Josiah's repentance had been heard by the Lord (2Ki.22.14-20; 2Ch.34.22-28). Micaiah's inclusion in this delegation suggests that he was a trusted Levite in Josiah's court. His role in seeking the Lord's guidance demonstrates the importance of inquiring of God and heeding His word.
All entries for Micaiah or Micah: מִיכָיָה ☩ מִיכָה
Related Profiles:
- Achbor (child)