Lexical Summary Mika: Micah Original Word: מִיכְא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Micha A variation for Miykah; Mica, the name of two Israelites -- Micha. see HEBREW Miykah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina var. for Mikah Definition three Isr. NASB Translation Mica (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִיכָא proper name, masculine (so in Palmyrene, VogNo. 36a). 1 son of Mephibosheth (ᵐ5 Μειχα), 2 Samuel 9:12 ( = מִיכָה 4) 3 Nehemiah 11:7 ( = 1 Chronicles 9:15), 1 Chronicles 9:22 (called מִיכָיָה 1 Chronicles 12:35). Topical Lexicon Summary of Biblical Usage The designation מִיכְא appears four times, attached to at least three individuals whose accounts unfold in royal, priestly, and liturgical settings: • 2 Samuel 9:12 – a Benjamite prince, son of Mephibosheth, grandson of Jonathan. A Preserved Branch of Saul’s House After Saul’s tragic downfall, David showed covenant kindness to Jonathan’s crippled son, Mephibosheth. Scripture then notes, “Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica” (2 Samuel 9:12). Through this child the lineage of Israel’s first king continued, even while David reigned. The record underscores God’s providential safeguarding of a remnant from Saul’s household, fulfilling the pledge David made to Jonathan (1 Samuel 20:14-17). Although the dynasty itself had passed to Judah, the appearance of Micah manifests divine mercy toward the fallen but still-remembered family of Benjamin. Levitical Heritage and Temple Worship 1 Chronicles recounts post-exilic resettlement in Jerusalem. Among the gate-keepers and singers stands “Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph” (1 Chronicles 9:15). This Micah belongs to the prestigious Asaphite guild, the musicians David had appointed “to minister before the ark of the LORD” (1 Chronicles 16:4). Generations later, Nehemiah lists “Uzzi son of Bani…son of Mattaniah, son of Micah… the singers in charge of the service of the house of God” (Nehemiah 11:22). The repetition proves the continuity of musical ministry: the God-given duty to lead Israel in praise survived exile, famine, and political upheaval. A Priest Committed to Covenant Renewal When the returned exiles bound themselves to walk in the law of Moses, Nehemiah records the priests who sealed the covenant: “Mica, Rehob, and Hashabiah” (Nehemiah 10:11). In lending his name, this Micah publicly embraced obedience to Scripture at a moment when idolatry and mixed marriages threatened the community. His signature models priestly responsibility—standing before both God and people to affirm the supremacy of God’s Word. Ministry Significance 1. Faithfulness Across Vocations: Whether prince, singer, or priest, each Micah appears in a context of fidelity—royal covenant loyalty, liturgical service, or legal commitment. The name therefore weaves through diverse callings, illustrating that worship, governance, and daily home life are all arenas for honoring the LORD. Doctrinal Reflection The rhetorical meaning, “Who is like the LORD?” echoes the biblical affirmation: “Who is like You, majestic in holiness?” (Exodus 15:11). Each Micah’s account answers that question not with abstract theology but with lived devotion. God alone preserves dynasties, revives worship, and renews covenant loyalty. In Him the scattered are gathered, the lame are lifted, and the song of redemption never ceases. Forms and Transliterations מִיכָ֑א מִיכָ֔א מִיכָ֥א מיכא mî·ḵā miCha mîḵāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 9:12 HEB: קָטָ֖ן וּשְׁמ֣וֹ מִיכָ֑א וְכֹל֙ מוֹשַׁ֣ב NAS: whose name was Mica. And all KJV: whose name [was] Micha. And all that dwelt INT: young name was Mica and all lived 1 Chronicles 9:15 Nehemiah 10:11 Nehemiah 11:22 4 Occurrences |
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