A Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem.
Michri
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 9:8.
מִכְרִיMichri
The name means “selling.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Uzzi
About Michri Written by AI
Michri is briefly mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as a Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 9:8). He is listed among the descendants of Benjamin who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The context of 1Chronicles 9 provides a genealogical record of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, including the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh (1 Chronicles 9:3). No further details about Michri's life, family, or role in the community are provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to document the Benjamites who resided in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Prize of Jehovah, a Benjamite, the father of Uzzi (1 Chr. 9:8).
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 9:8
Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.