Bible Person

Michael

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

This Michael entry refers to a Manassite captain who joins David at Ziklag in 1 Chronicles 12:20, not to the fathers, chiefs, or royal son of the same name elsewhere. He belongs to the coalition gathering around David before his reign is fully established. First appears in 1 Chr 12:20.1

AI summary: This Michael matters because his single cross reference places him among the warriors who come to David as power shifts toward his kingship. The entry contributes to the broader picture of support for David growing across tribal and regional lines. Taken together, the material presents this Michael as a supporter in David's expanding coalition.1

Central Figure

Michael

Meaning: who is like to God

A Manassite, “a captain of thousands” who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr.