Atomic Bible

A Levite leader in Jerusalem after the exile.

Mica

Named in 2 verses of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 11:22.

מִיכָאMica

מִיכָיָהMicaiah

Also called Micaiah.

Children
Mattaniah

About Mica Written by AI

Mica, also known as Micaiah, is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as a Levite leader who served in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Nehemiah 11:22; 12.35). He was a descendant of Asaph, one of the principal musicians appointed by David. In the post-exilic period, Mica is described as the leader of the Levites in Jerusalem and was responsible for the outside work of the house of God (Nehemiah 11:22). He is also listed among the priests and Levites who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, playing musical instruments (Nehemiah 12:35). These details highlight Mica's significant role in the spiritual and practical affairs of the Jewish community in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Nehemiah 11:22

    Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.

  2. Nehemiah 12:35

    and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.