A Gadite chief, descendant of Abihail.
Michael
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 5:14.
מִיכָאֵלMichael
About Michael Written by AI
Michael is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad in the book of 1 Chronicles (1 Chronicles 5:14). He is listed as a descendant of Abihail, along with his relatives: Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, Zia, and Eber. These seven men are described as chiefs of the Gadites, brave warriors, famous men, and heads of their fathers' houses (1 Chronicles 5:13 to 14). The Gadites were known for their military skill and settled in the land of Bashan, east of the Jordan River (1 Chronicles 5:18 to 22). No additional information about Michael's life, exploits, or role within the Gadite community is provided in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to trace the lineage and leadership of the tribe of Gad.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Michael, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Who is like God? (1.) The title given to one of the chief angels (Dan. 10:13, 21; 12:1). He had special charge of Israel as a nation. He disputed with Satan (Jude 1:9) about the body of Moses. He is also represented as warning against “that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world” (Rev. 12:7-9).
(2.) The father of Sethur, the spy selected to represent Asher (Num. 13:13).
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(3.) 1 Chr. 7:3, a chief of the tribe of Issachar.
(4.) 1 Chr. 8:16, a Benjamite.
(5.) A chief Gadite in Bashan (1 Chr. 5:13).
(6.) A Manassite, “a captain of thousands” who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:20).
(7.) A Gershonite Levite (1 Chr. 6:40).
(8.) The father of Omri (1 Chr. 27:18).
(9.) One of the sons of king Jehoshaphat (2 Chr. 21:2, 4). He was murdered by his brother Jehoram.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 5:14
These were the sons of Abihail 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.
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