Micah (son of Mephibosheth)
A person in the Bible. Also called Micha, Micah son of Merib-baal, Micah, grandson of Jonathan, Micah, great-grandson of Saul.
| Classification | Biblical figure |
|---|---|
| Era | United Monarchy (around the time of David) |
| Related Figures | Mephibosheth (father), Jonathan (grandfather), Saul (great-grandfather), David |
| Biblical References | 2 Samuel 9; 1 Chronicles 8 and 9 |
Micah was the son of Mephibosheth (Merib-baal), the grandson of Saul. His name appears in 2 Samuel 9 and in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 8 and 9, which show that the house of Saul and Jonathan continued through him.
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Drafted by AI from the Korean church.wiki article, then translated and adapted for English readers on 5 November 2026.
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Biblical Record
Micah was the son of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, and thus a great-grandson of Saul. Scripture mentions him directly in only three places.
- 2 Samuel 9:12: At the close of the account in which David, remembering his covenant with Jonathan, seats Mephibosheth at the king's table, a single line is added: "And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha."
- 1 Chronicles 8:34–35: In the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, Mephibosheth appears under the name Merib-baal. The genealogy records that "Merib-baal begat Micah" and then lists Micah's sons as Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. The verses that follow trace his descendants through several generations.
- 1 Chronicles 9:40–41: A nearly identical genealogy appears a second time.
Beyond these references, Scripture records nothing about Micah's life or deeds.
Significance Within Scripture
Even after the fall of the house of Saul, Jonathan's line continued through the lame Mephibosheth and his son Micah. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles records Micah's descendants for many generations. For this reason, Micah's name is read as evidence that the kindness David promised Jonathan (1 Samuel 20:14–17) extended to Jonathan's descendants. The New Testament makes no mention of him.
Interpretation and Points of Discussion
- Distinguishing him from others of the same name: Several people in the Bible bear the name Micah. He is distinct from the prophet Micah and from Micah the Ephraimite of Judges 17–18, among others.
- His father's two names: 2 Samuel calls his father Mephibosheth, while 1 Chronicles calls him Merib-baal. A widely known scholarly view holds that names containing the element "Baal" were rewritten with "bosheth" ("shame").
- Details not found in the text: Sermons sometimes state that Micah, too, ate at the king's table with his father. However, 2 Samuel 9:13 records this only of Mephibosheth. Micah is likewise not mentioned in the episode of Ziba's accusation (2 Samuel 16; 19).
Perspective: Korean Protestant practiceHow this figure is used in Korean churches, kept from the original Korean article.
In Korean Protestant churches, the story of Mephibosheth is frequently preached as a text illustrating grace. In such sermons Micah is usually mentioned only to note that Mephibosheth's family line continued, and he is rarely treated in his own right.
Where Micah (son of Mephibosheth) appears
One passage in the King James Version. Each opens in the Bible with a way back to this article.
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