Bible Person

Michaiah

Meaning: who is like to God · Male · 1 cross reference

This Michaiah entry refers to a priest in Nehemiah 12:41, not to Jehoshaphat's teaching envoy in 2 Chronicles 17:7. He belongs to the restored liturgical life of Jerusalem. First appears in Neh 12:41.1

AI summary: This Michaiah matters because his single cross reference places him within the public thanksgiving celebrating Jerusalem's restored wall. The entry helps show that worship after exile was audible, organized, and carried by named priests as well as choirs and leaders. Taken together, the material presents this Michaiah as a priest participating in the dedication worship.1

Central Figure

Michaiah

Meaning: who is like to God

A priest (Neh.