מִיכָיָ֫הוּ (mi.kha.ya.hu)
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Micaiah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Micaiah means "who is like God?" It appears in the Old Testament for two distinct individuals during the era of the divided monarchy. One is a prince whom King Jehoshaphat appointed to travel through Judah’s cities and teach the people the law of the Lord (2 Chronicles 17:7). The other is a daughter of Uriel who married King Rehoboam and became the mother of King Abijah (2 Chronicles 13:2).
Although the same name identifies these different figures, their roles highlight different aspects of Israel’s history. The prince represents a royal effort to restore religious instruction across the land, while the queen mother anchors the lineage of the Davidic kings. Translators consistently render the Hebrew form as Micaiah in English Bibles.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Micaiah means "who is like God?" It appears twice in Chronicles, pointing to two very different people who carried this identity. One was a prince sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the law in Judah's cities. The other was a daughter of Uriel who became the mother of King Abijah.
These brief mentions remind us that God works through ordinary names and everyday roles. Whether teaching or raising a family, each person played a part in Israel’s history. Their stories show that faithfulness often happens quietly, without fanfare, yet it matters deeply to God's larger plan.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ <to>/ Micaiah1×
- [was] Micaiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מִיכָיָ֥הוּ1×
- וּ/לְ/מִיכָיָ֑הוּ1×
Key Verses
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II Chronicles 17:7
Also in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, even Ben Hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah;
This verse highlights Micaiah as a royal educator sent to spread religious instruction, showing the value of teaching God’s law in daily life.
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II Chronicles 13:2
He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.
Here Micaiah is identified as a queen mother, anchoring the lineage of Davidic kings and illustrating how family roles shape historical narratives.