Bible Dictionary
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MICA
People & Groups - Old Testament
Mica was a variant form of Micah or Micaiah. The name belonged to several men, including a descendant of Saul, a Levite or temple musician, and a signer of the covenant in Nehemiah’s time.
Micah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Micah is the name of several Old Testament men, including a man of Ephraim, descendants of Saul and Reuben, Levites, and Micah the prophet of Judah who ministered during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.
Micah, Book of
Prophecy - Old Testament
The Book of Micah is a prophetic book addressing the sins and judgment of Israel and Judah while promising restoration and God’s mercy. It foretells a ruler from Bethlehem, fulfilled in the Christian understanding by Jesus Christ.
Micah, The Book Of
Prophecy - Old Testament
The Book of Micah consists of three sections of rebuke, judgment, restoration, and promise. It proclaims God’s controversy with His people, calls for justice and humility, and foretells the ruler who would come from Bethlehem.
Micaiah
Prophecy - Old Testament
Micaiah son of Imlah was a faithful prophet who warned Ahab and Jehoshaphat that their campaign against Ramoth-gilead would end in disaster. Though opposed by the royal prophets, his prediction was fulfilled.
Micha
People & Groups - Old Testament
Micha is an alternate form of Micah. The name refers to a descendant of Saul and to a Levite associated with the family of Asaph.
Michael
Angels & Spiritual Beings - Both
Michael is named in Scripture as a chief angel and defender of God’s people, opposing Satan and contending for Moses’ body. The name is also borne by several Old Testament men.
Michah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Michah was the eldest son of Uzziel, a descendant of Kohath. He is also called Micah in another genealogical record.
Michaiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Michaiah is the name of several Old Testament persons, including a queen mother, a teacher of Judah, a priest, a Levite, and the son of Gemariah who reported Jeremiah’s prophecy.
Michal
People & Groups - Old Testament
Michal was Saul’s younger daughter and David’s wife. She helped David escape Saul, but later despised David when he celebrated before the ark, and she remained childless.
Michmas Or Michmash
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Michmas, or Michmash, was a town of Benjamin known for the conflict between Saul and the Philistines and Jonathan’s courageous attack. It was later inhabited by returning exiles and became associated with Jonathan Maccabaeus.
Michmash
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Michmash was a Benjaminite town east of Bethel and near a deep ravine. It was the scene of Jonathan’s daring attack on the Philistines and was later resettled after the exile.
Michmethah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Michmethah was a place marking the boundary of Ephraim and Manasseh near Shechem. Its exact location is uncertain.
Michri
People & Groups - Old Testament
Michri was a Benjamite ancestor of Elah and a resident of Jerusalem after the exile.
Michtam
Scripture - Old Testament
Michtam is a term appearing in the titles of several psalms attributed to David. Its precise meaning is uncertain, but it may describe a precious or engraved composition or a particular musical form.
MICRON
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Migron was the name of two places associated with Israel’s history. One was south of Michmash, where Saul encamped; another, mentioned in Isaiah, was probably north of Michmash near the road to Ai.
MIDDAY
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Midday means the middle or brightest part of the day. Biblical references use the term for the central point of daylight or its greatest brightness.
Middin
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Middin was one of the six cities of Judah located in the wilderness near the Dead Sea. Its exact site is uncertain.
Midian
People & Groups - Old Testament
Midian was the son of Abraham and Keturah and the ancestor of the Midianites. His descendants occupied regions east and south of Israel and were at different times connected with Moses, Israel’s apostasy, and conflict with Gideon.
Midianite
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Midianites were descendants of Midian and a nomadic Arabian people. They interacted with Moses and Israel, led Israel into Baal-Peor worship, and later oppressed Israel before being defeated by Gideon.
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