Lexical Definition
מִקְלוֹת Miqlôwth (mik-lohth') Mikloth N:N-M-P
(or perhaps mik-kel-ohth') plural of (feminine) מַקֵּל; rods
Mikloth.
- § Mikloth = "staves"
- Mikloth, a place in the Desert
1) one of the sons of Jehiel, the father or prince of Gibeon by his wife Maachah; a Benjamite
2) leader of the 2nd division of David's army
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וּמִקְל֖וֹת | and Mikloth | 1Chr.27.4 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.4
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִקְלוֺת
proper name, masculine 1. a Benjamite 1Chr 8:32 (read perhaps also v1Chr 8:31 near the end; so ᵐ5, compare 1Chr 9:37), 1Chr 9:37; 1Chr 9:38 — ᵐ5 Μακαλωθ, Μακελλωθ, etc.
2. an officer of David according to 1Chr 27:4 (omitted by ᵐ5B; ᵐ5L Μακελλωθ).
מִקְלָט see II. קלט. מִקְלַ֫עַת see קלע. מָקֹם see מָקוֺם below קום.מִקְנֶה, מִקנָה, מִסקְנֵיָ֫הוּ see קנה [מִקְסָם] see קסם. מַקִּפִים see נקף. Hiphil
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:31 · 8:32 · 9:37 · 9:38 · 27:4 |
Profile
Male • A military commander during David's reign.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Mikloth was the leader of the second division of David's army, serving during the second month of each year (1Ch.27.4).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.4;
- only referred to as Mikloth מִקְלוֹת.
Mikloth is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as one of the military commanders who served during the reign of King David (1Ch.27.4). He was the leader of the second division of David's army, which was responsible for serving during the second month of each year. The army was divided into twelve divisions, each serving for one month, to ensure a well-organized and efficient military structure. Mikloth's division consisted of 24,000 men, and he served under the command of Dodai the Ahohite (1Ch.27.4). This arrangement allowed for a rotation of troops and provided a consistent military presence throughout the year. No further details about Mikloth's background, family, or specific military exploits are provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to document the organization of David's army and the individuals who held leadership positions within each division.
All entries for Mikloth: מִקְלוֹת