Micah מִיכָה
A Reubenite, descendant of Joel.
Who is Micah in the Bible?
Micah was a Reubenite mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 5:5, listed as a descendant of Joel, son of Reuben. He appears in the tribal lineage of Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob, whose descendants settled east of the Jordan River as one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Beyond this genealogical reference, no further details about Micah's life, role, or significance are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogical record serves the important biblical purpose of preserving the ancestral lineage of the Reubenite tribe and maintaining an account of the generations that descended from Israel's firstborn son.
Biography
Micah is briefly mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Reuben in the book of 1 Chronicles (1Ch.5.5). He is listed as a descendant of Joel, who was one of the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The genealogy in this passage traces the lineage of the Reubenites, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, who settled east of the Jordan River. No additional information is provided about Micah's life, occupation, or role within the Reubenite clan. His mention serves to maintain a record of the generations descending from Reuben.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:5
"Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִיכָה |