Michael מִיכָאֵל
A Gadite chief, descendant of Abihail.
Who is Michael in the Bible?
Michael was a Gadite chief and descendant of Abihail mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:14. He was one of seven brothers, including Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, Zia, and Eber, who served as chiefs and leaders of the tribe of Gad. These men were known as brave warriors and heads of their fathers' houses in the genealogical record of the Gadites, who inhabited the land of Bashan east of the Jordan River. While the biblical text provides no further details about Michael's personal deeds or accomplishments, his listing in the genealogy preserves the record of Gadite leadership during Israel's tribal period.
Biography
Michael is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad in the book of 1 Chronicles (1Ch.5.14). He is listed as a descendant of Abihail, along with his relatives: Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, Zia, and Eber. These seven men are described as chiefs of the Gadites, brave warriors, famous men, and heads of their fathers' houses (1Ch.5.13-14). The Gadites were known for their military skill and settled in the land of Bashan, east of the Jordan River (1Ch.5.18-22). No additional information about Michael's life, exploits, or role within the Gadite community is provided in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to trace the lineage and leadership of the tribe of Gad.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:14
"These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִיכָאֵל | miykāʾēl | Mikael , the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites |