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
And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
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;
The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,
And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.
And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;
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.
Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:
2 Chronicles
And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.
Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.
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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