Bible Person

Michaiah

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

This Michaiah entry refers to one of Jehoshaphat's officials sent to teach the law in 2 Chronicles 17:7, not to the priest in Nehemiah 12:41. He belongs to Judah's effort to spread covenant instruction through the kingdom. First appears in 2 Chr 17:7.1

AI summary: This Michaiah matters because his single cross reference places him within a remarkable royal initiative to teach the law throughout Judah. The entry helps show that reform could involve organized instruction and not only temple-centered action. Taken together, the material presents this Michaiah as a teaching envoy in Jehoshaphat's reign.1

Central Figure

Michaiah

Meaning: who is like to God

One of those sent out by Jehoshaphat to instruct the people in the law (2 Chr.