Overview
The Bible addresses michaiah across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Nehemiah and 2 Kings. Closely related themes include Baruch, Zechariah, Scribe and Word of God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Baruch and Zedekiah.
Key Bible verses about michaiah
Old Testament
Nehemiah
And certain of the priests' sons with trumpets; namely, Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:
And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;
Jeremiah
When Michaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard out of the book all the words of the LORD,
Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes.
Then Michaiah declared unto them all the words that he had heard, when Baruch read the book in the ears of the people.
Therefore all the princes sent Jehudi the son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, unto Baruch, saying, Take in thine hand the roll wherein thou hast read in the ears of the people, and come. So Baruch the son of Neriah took the roll in his hand, and came unto them.
People in the Bible and michaiah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying michaiah for yourself
- Begin with 2 Kings 22:12, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Jeremiah, Nehemiah and 2 Kings each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Baruch and Zedekiah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Baruch, Zechariah, Scribe and Word of God.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about michaiah?
The Bible addresses michaiah across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah, Nehemiah and 2 Kings. Closely related themes include Baruch, Zechariah, Scribe and Word of God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Baruch and Zedekiah.
How many Bible verses are about michaiah?
The Bible references michaiah in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention michaiah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Kings 22:12: “And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king's, saying,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with michaiah?
Baruch and Zedekiah.
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