Mica מִיכָא
A Levite who lived in Jerusalem after the exile.
Who is Mica in the Bible?
Mica, also known as Micah, was a Levite who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (1 Chronicles 9:15). He was a descendant of Asaph, one of the three principal Levitical singers appointed by King David, and served as the son of Zichri during the post-exilic period. According to the book of Nehemiah, Mica held an important position in the spiritual life of Jerusalem's community, serving as second to Mattaniah in leading thanksgiving and prayer. His role reflects the significant responsibility Levites carried in restoring worship and religious practice among the Jewish people returning from exile.
Biography
Mica, also known as Micah, is mentioned in the books of 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah as one of the Levites who resided in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (1Ch.9.15; Neh.11.17). He was a descendant of Asaph, one of the three main Levitical singers appointed by David. In the post-exilic period, Mica is described as the son of Zichri and a leader of the Levites. He is also mentioned as being second to Mattaniah in thanksgiving and prayer. These details suggest that Mica played a significant role in the worship and spiritual life of the Jewish community in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:15
"Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;"
Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:17
"Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִיכָא |
| Named | Hebrew | מִיכָה |
Mica
Merib-baal or Mephibosheth (2Sa 9:12, the King James Version "Micha"). In 1Ch 8:34, he is called "Micah."
(2) The son of Zichri (1Ch 9:15). In Ne 11:17 (the King James Version "Micha"), he is designated "the son of Zabdi," and in Ne 12:35, his name appears as "Micaiah (the King James Version "Michaiah"), the son of Zaccur."
(3) One of the signatories of the Covenant (Ne 10:11, the King James Version "Micha").
John A. Less
mi'-ka (mikhah, contracted from mikhayahu, "who is like Yah?"; Codex Vaticanus, Meichaias; Codex Alexandrinus, Micha; sometimes in the King James Version spelled Michah):
(1) The chief character of an episode