1 Chronicles 9:41
New International Version
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melek, Tahrea and Ahaz.

New Living Translation
The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

English Standard Version
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

King James Bible
And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

New King James Version
The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

NASB 1995
The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea and Ahaz.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea [and Ahaz].

Christian Standard Bible
Micah’s sons: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Micah’s sons: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Micah; Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Micah's sons were Pithon, Melech, and Tarea.

Good News Translation
Micah had four sons: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.

International Standard Version
Micah's descendants included Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

NET Bible
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

World English Bible
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea,

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Micah: Pithon and Melech, and Tahrea.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sons of Micha, were Phithon, and Melech, and Tharaa, and Ahaz.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the sons of Micah were Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

New American Bible
The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, and Ahaz.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the children of Mica: Pithun and Imlek and Akhaz.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Taharea [, and Ahaz].

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Micha were Phithon and Malach, and Tharach.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Saul
40The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah. 41The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz. 42Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 14:49-51
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

1 Samuel 31:2
The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.

1 Chronicles 8:33
Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.

1 Chronicles 10:2
The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.

2 Samuel 2:8-10
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.

2 Samuel 3:1
Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 4:1-2
Now when Ish-bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was dismayed. / Saul’s son had two men who were leaders of raiding parties. One was named Baanah and the other Rechab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite of the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin,

2 Samuel 21:8-9
But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite. / And he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them on the hill before the LORD. So all seven of them fell together; they were put to death in the first days of the harvest, at the beginning of the barley harvest.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Chronicles 13:3
Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.”

1 Chronicles 14:3-7
And David took more wives in Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters. / These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, / Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, ...

1 Chronicles 15:29
As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart.

1 Chronicles 16:43
Then all the people departed for their homes, and David returned home to bless his household.

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

1 Chronicles 18:14
Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

Ahaz

1 Chronicles 8:35
And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.

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1 Chronicles 9
1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies
2. The Israelites
10. The priests
14. and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem
27. The charge of certain Levites
35. The stock of Saul and Jonathan














The sons of Micah:
Micah, in this context, is a descendant of Saul, Israel's first king. This genealogy is part of the Chronicler's effort to trace the lineage of significant families in Israel, particularly those connected to the monarchy and priesthood. The mention of Micah here is not to be confused with the prophet Micah. This Micah is a lesser-known figure, but his inclusion highlights the importance of maintaining records of family lines, which was crucial for tribal identity and inheritance rights in ancient Israel.

Pithon,
Pithon is one of the sons of Micah, and his name appears only in genealogical records. The name Pithon may derive from a root meaning "to open" or "to free," though the exact significance is uncertain. The listing of Pithon underscores the Chronicler's attention to detail in preserving the names of even relatively obscure family members, reflecting the value placed on each individual within the community of Israel.

Melech,
Melech, another son of Micah, has a name meaning "king" in Hebrew. This name might suggest aspirations or a reminder of the royal lineage from which he descends, given the connection to Saul. The Chronicler's inclusion of Melech serves as a reminder of the royal heritage and the divine promise associated with the house of Saul, despite its eventual decline.

Tahrea,
Tahrea is listed as a son of Micah, and his name is sometimes spelled "Tarea" in other translations. The name's meaning is not entirely clear, but it may be related to a root meaning "to delay" or "to wait." This could symbolize a period of waiting or expectation for the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel, a theme often explored in the Chronicler's writings.

and Ahaz.
Ahaz, the final son mentioned, shares his name with a more infamous king of Judah, known for his idolatry and alliance with Assyria. However, this Ahaz is a different individual, and his inclusion in the genealogy serves to distinguish the family line of Micah. The Chronicler's record of Ahaz emphasizes the continuity of the family line and the importance of each generation in the unfolding story of Israel's history.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Micah
A descendant of Saul, Micah is part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. His lineage is significant in the chronicling of Israel's history.

2. Pithon
One of Micah's sons, mentioned in the genealogical records. His name means "mouth" or "persuasion" in Hebrew.

3. Melech
Another son of Micah. The name "Melech" means "king" in Hebrew, which may indicate a position of authority or a symbolic name.

4. Tahrea
Also a son of Micah. The name "Tahrea" is less common, and its meaning is not well-documented, but it is part of the genealogical record.

5. Ahaz
The last son of Micah mentioned in this verse. The name "Ahaz" means "he has grasped" in Hebrew, which can imply taking hold of something, possibly leadership or responsibility.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy
Genealogies in the Bible serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness through generations. They show how God works through families and lineages to fulfill His promises.

Names and Their Meanings
The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect character or destiny. Understanding these can provide deeper insights into the roles individuals played in biblical history.

Legacy and Influence
Our actions and faith can impact future generations. Just as Micah's lineage is recorded, our spiritual legacy can influence those who come after us.

God's Sovereignty in History
The detailed genealogies demonstrate God's sovereign hand in history, orchestrating events and people according to His divine plan.

Faithfulness in the Mundane
Even seemingly mundane genealogical records have significance, reminding us that every part of God's Word is valuable and purposeful.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֖י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Micah:
מִיכָ֑ה (mî·ḵāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4318: Micah -- the name of several Israelites

Pithon,
פִּית֥וֹן (pî·ṯō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6377: Pithon -- a descendant of Saul

Melech,
וָמֶ֖לֶךְ (wā·me·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4429: Melech -- a Benjamite

Tahrea, [and Ahaz].
וְתַחְרֵֽעַ׃ (wə·ṯaḥ·rê·a‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8475: Tahrea -- a descendant of Saul


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