Overview
The Bible addresses micah across 12 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles, Jude and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Lot, The, Prophecy, Kings and Ziba. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Mephibosheth and Jesus.
Key Bible verses about micah
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,
And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah. Meribbaal: or, Mephibosheth.2.Sam.4.4
And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz. Tarea: or, Tahrea.e.9.41
And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat Micah.
And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.
Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah the first, and Jesiah the second.
Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir.
The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah.
People in the Bible and micah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying micah for yourself
- Begin with 2 Samuel 9:12, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Chronicles, Jude and 2 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Mephibosheth and Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Lot, The, Prophecy, Kings and Ziba.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about micah?
The Bible addresses micah across 12 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles, Jude and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Lot, The, Prophecy, Kings and Ziba. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Mephibosheth and Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about micah?
The Bible references micah in 12 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention micah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Samuel 9:12: “And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with micah?
Mephibosheth and Jesus.
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