Introduction:
Mica is a lesser-known biblical figure whose name appears in the Old Testament. The name "Mica" is a shortened form of "Micaiah," which means "Who is like Yahweh?" This entry explores the various individuals named Mica in the Bible, their roles, and their significance within the biblical narrative.

1. Mica, the Son of Mephibosheth:
Mica is mentioned as the son of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, and the grandson of King Saul. This Mica is noted in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. In 1 Chronicles 8:34-35 , it states: "The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah. The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz." This lineage highlights the continuation of Saul's family line through Jonathan, despite the political upheaval following Saul's death.

2. Mica, the Levite:
Another Mica is mentioned in the context of the Levitical priesthood. In 1 Chronicles 23:20 , Mica is listed as a descendant of Levi: "The sons of Uzziel: Micah the first and Isshiah the second." This Mica is part of the genealogical records that detail the organization and duties of the Levites during the reign of King David. The Levites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle and later the temple, playing a crucial role in the religious life of Israel.

3. Mica, the Father of Abdon:
In 2 Chronicles 34:20 , Mica is mentioned as the father of Abdon, a servant of King Josiah: "Then the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king." This Mica is part of the narrative surrounding King Josiah's reforms, which included the restoration of the temple and the rediscovery of the Book of the Law. His son Abdon was among those entrusted with carrying out the king's commands, indicating Mica's family's involvement in significant religious reforms.

4. Mica, the Ephraimite:
In the book of Judges, a man named Micah (often considered a variant of Mica) is introduced in Judges 17. This Micah is an Ephraimite who creates a shrine with an idol and appoints his own son as a priest, later hiring a Levite to serve in this role. Judges 17:5 states: "Now this man Micah had a shrine, and he made an ephod and some household gods and installed one of his sons as his priest." This account highlights the religious confusion and idolatry prevalent during the time of the Judges, serving as a backdrop to the moral and spiritual decline in Israel.

Significance:
The various individuals named Mica in the Bible reflect different aspects of Israel's history and religious life. From the continuation of Saul's lineage to the roles within the Levitical priesthood and the narrative of idolatry in the time of the Judges, each mention of Mica contributes to the broader tapestry of the biblical account. These accounts underscore themes of faithfulness, the consequences of idolatry, and the importance of adhering to God's commandments.(n.) The name of a group of minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. They differ widely in composition, and vary in color from pale brown or yellow to green or black. The transparent forms are used in lanterns, the doors of stoves, etc., being popularly called isinglass. Formerly called also cat-silver, and glimmer.MICA

mi'-ka (mikha'): A variant of the name Micah, and probably like it a contracted form of MICAIAH (which see). In the King James Version it is sometimes spelled "Micha."

(1) A son of Merib-baal or Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:12, the King James Version "Micha"). In 1 Chronicles 8:34, he is called "Micah."

(2) The son of Zichri (1 Chronicles 9:15). In Nehemiah 11:17 (the King James Version "Micha"), he is designated "the son of Zabdi," and in Nehemiah 12:35, his name appears as "Micaiah (the King James Version "Michaiah"), the son of Zaccur."

(3) One of the signatories of the Covenant (Nehemiah 10:11, the King James Version "Micha").

John A. Less

4316. Mika -- three Israelites
... Mika. 4317 . three Israelites. Transliteration: Mika Phonetic Spelling: (mee-kaw')
Short Definition: Mica. Word Origin a var. ... NASB Word Usage Mica (5). Micha. ...
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The Sluggard in Harvest
... Tiny mica flakes have built up the Matterhorn, and the minute acts of life after
all, by their multiplicity, make up life to be what it is. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the sluggard in harvest.htm

David's Kindness to Jonathan's Son
... commands.". So Meribaal ate at David's table like one of his own sons. Meribaal
also had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/davids kindness to jonathans son.htm

A Sheaf of Prayer Arrows
... profound sense a possession there. The tiny mica flake claims kindred with
the Alpine peak from which it fell. The poor, puny hand ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/a sheaf of prayer arrows.htm

The Eagle and Its Brood
... Life is built up of trifles, as mica-flakes, if there be enough of them, make
the Alpine summits towering thousands of feet into the blue. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the eagle and its brood.htm

The Family Likeness
... The tiniest grain of mica, upon the face of the hill, is large enough to flash back
a beam; and the smallest thing we can do is big enough to hold the bright ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the family likeness.htm

The Tillage of the Poor
... 'Play well thy part; there all the honour lies.' God, who has builded up some of
the towering Alps out of mica-flakes, builds up His Church out of ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the tillage of the poor.htm

On the Firmament.
... ii. 134.). [1475] ie the "Lapis Specularis," or mica, which was used for glazing
windows. cf. Plin., Ephesians 2:17, and Juv., Sat. iv. 21. ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/homily iii on the firmament.htm

In the Desert
... The little ravines were darkened with hot shadows, but the bald slopes presented
areas, shining with infinitesimal particles of quartz and mica, to a savage ...
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The Third Book
... De opificio Dei 8. 11: "The mind is that which sees through the eyes, placed in
front of it, as if through windows covered with translucent glass or mica.". ...
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Mica (5 Occurrences)
...MICA. mi'-ka (mikha'): A variant of the name Micah, and probably like it a
contracted form of MICAIAH (which see). ...Mica (5 Occurrences). ...
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Mattani'ah (16 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the
son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; (See RSV). ...
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Mattaniah (16 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica,
the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV ...
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Asaph (47 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica,
the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS ...
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Galal (3 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica,
the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS ...
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Mephibosheth (13 Occurrences)
... debar among the mountains of Gilead, where he was brought up by Machir, son of Ammiel
(2 Samuel 9:4). There he evidently married, for he had a son Mica when he ...
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Hashabi'ah (16 Occurrences)
... Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of half the district of Keilah, for
his district. (See RSV). Nehemiah 10:11 Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah; (See RSV). ...
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Micah (54 Occurrences)
... Beerah was carried into exile by Tiglath-pileser (1 Chronicles 5:5). (3) A son of
Merib-baal (1 Chronicles 8:34; 1 Chronicles 9:40 f). See MICA, (1). (4) A ...
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Zicri (11 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 9:15 and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the
son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; (See NIV). ...
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Ziba's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Ziba's (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 9:12 Now Mephibosheth
had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all that ...
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