Malchijah מַלְכִּיָּהוּ
Head of the fifth priestly division in David's time.
Who is Malchijah in the Bible?
Malchijah was a priest who served during King David's reign and headed the fifth division of the priestly order (1 Chronicles 24:9). When David organized the priests into 24 divisions for their regular service in the temple, Malchijah was appointed to lead one of these groups, reflecting his importance in the religious hierarchy of ancient Israel. His role exemplifies how David systematized the priesthood to ensure proper rotation and management of temple duties, establishing an organizational structure that would influence Jewish religious practice for generations.
Biography
Malchijah was a priest who served during the reign of King David. He was appointed as the head of the fifth division of the priestly order when David organized the priests into 24 divisions for their service in the temple (1Ch.24.9).
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:9
"the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַלְכִּיָּהוּ |
Malchijah
(2) The head of the 5th course of priests (1Ch 24:9).
(3) One of the laymen who had taken "strange wives" during the exile (Ezr 10:25); the "Melchias" of 1 Esdras 9:26.
(4) Another of the same name (Ezr 10:25; two in same verse). Called "Asibias" in 1 Esdras 9:26.
(5) Another under the same offense, son of Harim (Ezr 10:31). "Melchias" in 1 Esdras 9:32.
(6) One of the "repairers" who helped with the "tower of the furnaces" (Ne 3:11).
(7) Son of Rechab ruler of Beth-haccerem, repairer of the dung gate (Ne 3:14).
(8) A goldsmith who helped in building the walls of Jerusalem (Ne 3:31).
(9) One of those at Ezra's left hand when he read the law (though possibly one of the above (Ne 8:4)). In 1 Esdras 9:44 "Melchias."
(10) One of the covenant signatories (Ne 10:3).
(11) The father of Pashhur (Ne 11:12; Jer 21:1; 38:1).
(12) A priest, a singer at the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem under Ezra and Nehemiah (Ne 12:42).
(13) (malkiyahu as above with u ending): Son of Ham-melech (or, as 1Ki 22:26; 2Ch 28:7 translate it, "king's son"). Jeremiah was cast into his dungeon or pit (Jer 38:6).
The King James Version spells "Malchiah" or "Malchijah" indifferently with "Melchiah" in Jer 21:1; the English Revised Version has "Malchiah" in Jer 21:1; 38:1,6, elsewhere "Malchijah"; the American Standard Revised Version has "Malchijah" throughout.
Henry Wallace
mal-ki'-ram (malkiram, "uplifted king"): Son of Jeconiah, descendant of David (1Ch 3:18).
mal'-kus (Malchos, from melekh, i.e. "counse