Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Michael?

17 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Michael in the Bible

Discover 6 powerful Bible verses about michael. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.

17
Total Verses
15
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Michael

  1. 1
    Numbers 13:13
    Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael.
    KJV
  2. 2
    1 Chronicles 5:13
    And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
    KJV
  3. 3
    1 Chronicles 5:14
    These are the children of Abihail the 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;
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Chronicles 6:40
    The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Chronicles 7:3
    And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.
    KJV
  6. 6
    1 Chronicles 8:16
    And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Chronicles 12:20
    As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that were of Manasseh.
    KJV
  8. 8
    1 Chronicles 27:18
    Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:
    KJV
  9. 9
    2 Chronicles 21:2
    And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
    KJV
  10. 10
    2 Chronicles 21:3
    And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.
    KJV

Subtopics of Michael

archangel angel michael
1. An Asherite
2. Two Gadites
3. A Gershonite Levite
4. A descendant of Issachar
5. A Benjamite
6. A captain of the thousands of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag
7. Father of Omri
8. Son of Jehoshaphat
Killed by his brother, Jehoram
9. Father of Zebadiah
10. The Archangel
His message to Daniel
Contention with the devil Jude 1:9
Fights with the dragon
8. Son of Jehoshaphat, slain by his brother, Jehoram

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Michael? (15 Verses)

Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael.
And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
These are the children of Abihail the 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;
The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,
And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.
And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;
As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that were of Manasseh.
Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:
And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.
Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.
And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fourscore males.
But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. chief: or, first
But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince. holdeth: Heb. strengtheneth himself
And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Michael? (2 Verses)

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

How to Study What the Bible Says About Michael

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about michael. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about michael and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about michael is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on michael needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about michael with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about michael, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about michael?
Discover 6 powerful Bible verses about michael. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic. The Bible contains 17 key verses about michael spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about michael are there?
There are 17 key Bible verses about michael compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about michael?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about michael is Numbers 13:13 — "Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael."
Where in the Bible does it talk about michael?
Michael is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 17 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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