Micah מִיכָה
Son of Mephibosheth, grandson of Jonathan.
Biography
Micah, also known as Mica, is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in the books of 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel (1Ch.8.34,35; 9.40,41; 2Sa.9.12). He was the son of Mephibosheth, who was the son of Jonathan, King David's close friend. Mephibosheth was lame in both feet and was shown kindness by David for the sake of his father, Jonathan (2Sa.9.3-13). Micah is listed in the genealogies as a descendant of Saul, the first king of Israel, through Jonathan's line. Apart from his mention in these genealogies, no additional information is provided about Micah's life, character, or role in the biblical narrative.
Family
Offspring
- Pithon Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyDescendant of King SaulView full profile →
- Melech Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of King Saul.View full profile →
- Tarea Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Micah and grandson of MephiboshethView full profile →
- Ahaz Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyDescendant of Saul and JonathanView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books1 Chronicles 4 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:34
"The son of Jonathan was Merib Baal. Merib Baal became the father of Micah."
- 1 Chronicles 8:35
"The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz."
- 1 Chronicles 9:40
"The son of Jonathan was Merib Baal. Merib Baal became the father of Micah."
- 1 Chronicles 9:41
"The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz."
2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 9:12
"Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. All that lived in Ziba’s house were servants to Mephibosheth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִיכָה | H4318H |
| Named | Hebrew | מִיכָא | H4316J |