Mikloth מִקְלוֹת
A Benjamite, son of Eshek.
Who is Mikloth in the Bible?
Mikloth was a Benjamite mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 8:32 and 9:37-38 as a resident of Jerusalem. He was the son of Eshek, a descendant of Benjamin, and appears in the tribal records that documented the families of Benjamin after the exile. While Mikloth's name appears in these genealogical lists, the Bible provides no further details about his personal life, occupation, or significance beyond his place in the tribal ancestry. His inclusion in the Chronicles genealogies served the important purpose of preserving the historical record of Benjamin's line and demonstrating how God's people were restored and organized after their return from captivity.
Biography
Mikloth is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in the book of 1 Chronicles (1Ch.8.32; 9.37,38). He was the son of Eshek and lived in Jerusalem. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 traces the descendants of Benjamin, providing a detailed record of the families and individuals who belonged to this tribe. Mikloth is listed among the sons of Eshek, along with his brother Shimeah (1Ch.8.32). In the parallel genealogy in 1 Chronicles 9, Mikloth is again mentioned as the son of Shimeah (1Ch.9.37,38). This suggests that Shimeah and Eshek may have been different names for the same person or that there was a discrepancy in the genealogical records. No further details about Mikloth's life, occupation, or role within the Benjamite community are provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to document the lineage of Benjamin and the individuals who were part of this tribe.
Family
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Siblings
- Kish Tribe of LeviSon of MahliA Levite from the Merari clanView full profile →
- Ner Tribe of BenjaminAbner's fatherFather of Abner, King Saul's commander.View full profile →
- Abdon Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel') from GibeonView full profile →
- Zur Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Baal Tribe of ReubenSon of ReaiahA descendant of Reuben.View full profile →
- Nadab Tribe of JudahSon of ShammaiSon of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Gedor Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, the founder of Gibeon.View full profile →
- Ahio Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielSon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Zecher Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, founder of GibeonView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:32
"and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem."
- 1 Chronicles 9:37
"Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth."
- 1 Chronicles 9:38
"Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מִקְלוֹת |