Mica, also spelled as Micah in some translations, is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. He is one of the minor prophets and the author of the Book of Micah, which is part of the Twelve Minor Prophets in the Hebrew Bible. Mica is known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel and Judah. His ministry took place during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, around the 8th century BC.

Mica's prophecies are characterized by a strong emphasis on social justice, the condemnation of idolatry, and the call for true worship of Yahweh. One of the most famous passages from the Book of Micah is Micah 6:8 : "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"

Mica's message also includes the foretelling of the birthplace of the Messiah in Bethlehem, as seen in Micah 5:2 : "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me one to be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times."

Rehob

Rehob is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, referring to different individuals and locations. One notable mention of Rehob is as a city in the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher. It is described as a fortified city, and its location is often associated with the northern boundary of the Promised Land.

In the context of the conquest of Canaan, Rehob is mentioned in Joshua 19:28 as part of the inheritance of the tribe of Asher: "It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon." The city of Rehob is also mentioned in the context of the spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan in Numbers 13:21 : "So they went up and spied out the land from the Wilderness of Zin as far as Rehob, toward Lebo-hamath."

Rehob is also the name of the father of Hadadezer, king of Zobah, who was defeated by King David, as recorded in 2 Samuel 8:3 : "David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to restore his control along the Euphrates River."

Hashabiah

Hashabiah is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, primarily associated with Levites who served in various capacities in the temple and religious life of Israel. The name Hashabiah means "Yahweh has considered" or "Yahweh has regarded."

One notable Hashabiah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:45 as a Levite of the family of Merari: "The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah." This Hashabiah was part of the Levitical families responsible for the service of the tabernacle and later the temple.

Another Hashabiah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:14 as one of the Levites who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile: "Of the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari."

Hashabiah is also noted in the context of the reforms of Nehemiah, where he is listed among the leaders of the Levites who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 12:24 : "And the leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their associates, who stood opposite them to give praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as prescribed by David the man of God."