Micah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Micah (or Mica), the son of Mephibosheth and grandson of Jonathan, is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin.
son of Mephibosheth (2SA 9:12)
Lineage: Aphiah › Bechorath › Zeror › Abiel › Kish › Saul › Jonathan › Mephibosheth › Micah
Names
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Micah
poor; humble
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Micha
· Also called same as Micaiah
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Mica
· Also called · H4316 none · 2SA 9:12 Who is like y-h-v-h?
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Micah
· Also called · H4318 none · 1CH 8:34 Who is like y-h-v-h?
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מִיכָא
miyka · H4316 · 2SA 9:12 Who is like y-h-v-h?
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מִיכָה
mikhah · H4318 · 1CH 8:34 Who is like y-h-v-h?
- el Μιχα Mixa · none · 2SA 9:12
- el Μιχια Mixia · none · 1CH 8:34
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1040 BC – 1015 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Mephibosheth · 1060 BC Ancestor |
1 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1040 BC – 1015 BC |
| Jonathan · 1094 BC Ancestor |
2 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1054 BC – 1004 BC |
Family of origin
- Father: Mephibosheth
- Mother: Unknown
Micah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Micah, also known as Mica, is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in the books of 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel (1Ch.8.34,35; 9.40,41; 2Sa 9:12). He was the son of Mephibosheth, who was the son of Jonathan, King David's close friend. Mephibosheth was lame in both feet and was shown kindness by David for the sake of his father, Jonathan (2Sa 9:3-13). Micah is listed in the genealogies as a descendant of Saul, the first king of Israel, through Jonathan's line. Apart from his mention in these genealogies, no additional information is provided about Micah's life, character, or role in the biblical narrative.
Micah 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The son of Merib-baal (Mephibosheth), 1 Chr. 8:34, 35.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Mica_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Micah@2Sa.9.12-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, micah_2055)