Michael מִיכָאֵל
A Levite musician, son of Baaseiah.
Who is Michael in the Bible?
Michael was a Levite musician mentioned in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles 6:40, identified as the son of Baaseiah and a descendant of Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. Though his role is not explicitly detailed, his inclusion in the lineage of Levitical musicians appointed by David for temple worship suggests he participated in or contributed to the musical traditions of Israel's worship. The Merarites, his ancestral line, held responsibility for the tabernacle's structural elements, and Michael's placement in this genealogy indicates his family's role in maintaining Israel's religious practices. While Michael himself appears only briefly in Scripture, his mention preserves the record of the faithful families who served in the temple's worship and administration.
Biography
Michael is briefly mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites in the book of 1 Chronicles, specifically in the lineage of the Merarites (1Ch.6.40). He is listed as the son of Baaseiah, who was a descendant of Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. The Merarites were responsible for the tabernacle's framework, pillars, bases, and other structural elements (Num.3.36). In the context of 1 Chronicles 6, the focus is on the Levitical musicians appointed by David to serve in the temple worship. Although Michael is not explicitly described as a musician, his inclusion in this genealogy suggests that he may have been part of the Levitical musical tradition or that his descendants played a role in the temple music.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 6:40
"the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִיכָאֵל | miykāʾēl | Mikael , the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites |