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What the Bible Says About Michael

Overview

The Bible addresses michael across 12 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles and Numbers. Closely related themes include Kings, Shephatiah, Holy Land and Meshullam. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Jehoshaphat.

Key Bible verses about michael

Old Testament

1 Chronicles

1 Chronicles 5:13

And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.

1 Chronicles 5:14

These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;

1 Chronicles 6:40

The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,

1 Chronicles 7:3

And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.

1 Chronicles 8:16

And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;

1 Chronicles 12:20

As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that were of Manasseh.

1 Chronicles 27:18

Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:

People in the Bible and michael

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying michael for yourself

  • Begin with Numbers 13:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles and Numbers each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of David and Jehoshaphat and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Kings, Shephatiah, Holy Land and Meshullam.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about michael?

The Bible addresses michael across 12 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles and Numbers. Closely related themes include Kings, Shephatiah, Holy Land and Meshullam. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Jehoshaphat.

How many Bible verses are about michael?

The Bible references michael in 12 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention michael?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 13:13: “Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with michael?

David and Jehoshaphat.

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