Michael מִיכָאֵל
A descendant of Shephatiah who returned with Ezra.
Who is Michael in the Bible?
Michael was a descendant of Shephatiah who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra following the Babylonian exile (Ezra 8:8). He is listed among the genealogy of those who joined Ezra's expedition to restore the Jewish community in Jerusalem, appearing alongside his relative Zebadiah and eighty other males from Shephatiah's line. While the biblical text provides no additional details about Michael's personal life or specific role in the restoration, his inclusion in this historical record documents his participation in one of Israel's most significant returns from captivity.
Biography
Michael is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the descendants of Shephatiah who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra (Ezr.8.8). In the context of Ezra 8, Ezra gathers a group of exiles to return to Jerusalem from Babylon. He assembles them at the river that flows to Ahava and records the genealogy of those who joined him. Michael is listed among the men of Shephatiah's descendants, along with Zebadiah and eighty other males (Ezr.8.8). No further details about Michael's life, family, or role in the return to Jerusalem are provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to document the individuals who participated in this significant event in Israel's history.
Family
In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:8
"from the descendants of Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him 80 men;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִיכָאֵל | miykāʾēl | Mikael , the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites |