The meaning of “מִיכָיָהוּ”
Understanding Mîykâyâhûw reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
for מִיכָיָה Michaiah. - § Michaiah = "who is like God" - Mikajah, the name of an Israelite and an Israelitess n pr m 1)...
מִיכָיָהוּ
for מִיכָיָה Michaiah. - § Michaiah = "who is like God" - Mikajah, the name of an Israelite and an Israelitess n pr m 1) one of the princes of Jehoshaphat whom he sent to teach the law of Jehovah in the cities of Judah 2) daughter of Uriel of Gibeah, wife of king Rehoboam of Judah, and mother of king Abijah of Judah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 13:2 | “He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.” Word: מִיכָיָהוּ (Mîykâyâhûw) | |
| 2 Chronicles 17:7 | “Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Ben–hail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.” Word: מִיכָיָהוּ (Mîykâyâhûw) |