Melech מֶ֫לֶךְ

Male Tribe of Benjamin H4429 1 book

A descendant of King Saul.

Biography

Melech is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in the First Book of Chronicles (1Ch.8.35; 9.41). He is listed as a descendant of King Saul, the first king of Israel. The genealogies indicate that Melech was the son of Micah and the father of Tarea.

Family

Parents

Micah Tribe of Levi

Son of Uzziel

A Levite, son of Uzziel, during David's reign.
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Siblings

Pithon Tribe of Benjamin

Saul's family

Descendant of King Saul
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Tarea Tribe of Benjamin

Saul's family

Son of Micah and grandson of Mephibosheth
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Ahaz Tribe of Benjamin

Saul's family

Descendant of Saul and Jonathan
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In Scripture

1 biblical book

1 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	Strong's
Named	Hebrew	מֶ֫לֶךְ	H4429

Encyclopedia Article

Melech

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

mel'-i-ku (melikhu, also melukhi, "regnant"): Same as MALLUCHI (which see).

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mel'-i-ta (Melite, Ac 28:1):

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