Michael מִיכָאֵל
A son of King Jehoshaphat of Judah.
Who is Michael in the Bible?
Michael was one of the sons of King Jehoshaphat of Judah, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 21:2 alongside his brothers Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, and Shephatiah. King Jehoshaphat distributed gifts of silver, gold, valuable possessions, and fortified cities among his sons, though the kingdom itself was given to Jehoram, the eldest brother, as was customary for the firstborn heir. Beyond this single biblical reference, no further details about Michael's life or role are recorded in Scripture. His mention primarily serves to illustrate the royal succession practices of Judah and how the king's wealth and authority were distributed among the royal family.
Biography
Michael is mentioned in the book of 2 Chronicles as one of the sons of King Jehoshaphat of Judah (2Ch.21.2). He is listed alongside his brothers: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, and Shephatiah. The passage states that Jehoshaphat gave his sons many gifts of silver, gold, and valuable possessions, along with fortified cities in Judah. However, the kingdom was given to Jehoram, Michael's eldest brother, as he was the firstborn (2Ch.21.3). No further details about Michael's life, character, or role within the royal family are provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to highlight the sons of Jehoshaphat and the distribution of wealth and responsibility among them. The focus of the narrative then shifts to Jehoram's reign and the challenges he faced as king of Judah.
Family
Siblings
- Jehoram Tribe of JudahKing of JudahSon of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah.View full profile →
- Azariah Tribe of JudahSon of JehoshaphatSon of King Jehoshaphat of JudahView full profile →
- Jehiel MaleA singerLevitical musician during the reign of King DavidView full profile →
- Zechariah Tribe of LeviSon of IsshiahSon of Isshiah, a LeviteView full profile →
- Azariahu Tribe of JudahSon of JehoshaphatSon of King Jehoshaphat of JudahView full profile →
- Shephatiah MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 21:2
"Jehoram’s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; these were all sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִיכָאֵל | miykāʾēl | Mikael , the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites |