Melech מֶ֫לֶךְ
A descendant of King Saul.
Who is Melech in the Bible?
Melech was a descendant of King Saul, Israel's first king, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin recorded in 1 Chronicles 8:35 and 9:41. He was the son of Micah and the father of Tarea, appearing in the lineage that traced Saul's family line through subsequent generations. While Melech himself plays no active role in biblical narrative, his inclusion in these genealogies demonstrates the biblical concern with preserving the tribal ancestry and family records of Israel's early monarchy, particularly for the prominent tribe of Benjamin and the house of Saul.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:35
"The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz."
- 1 Chronicles 9:41
"The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מֶ֫לֶךְ |
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ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)