Who was Melech?
Listed as a son of Micah in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.
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Melech is a man named in 1 Chronicles as one of the sons of Micah. He is listed with his brothers Pithon, Tarea and Ahaz (1 Chronicles 8:35). The same list of four sons appears again in a parallel genealogy, where Tarea is spelled Tahrea (1 Chronicles 9:41).
Scripture records nothing else about Melech beyond his place in these family lists.
- Name meaning
- King
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- First mention
- 1 Chronicles 8:35
- Appearances in the Bible
- 2 mentions
Family of Melech
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Who was Melech in the Bible?
Melech is a man named in 1 Chronicles as one of the sons of Micah. He is listed with his brothers Pithon, Tarea and Ahaz (1 Chronicles 8:35). The same list of four sons appears again in a parallel genealogy, where Tarea is spelled Tahrea (1 Chronicles 9:41). Scripture records nothing else about Melech beyond his place in these family lists.
What does the name Melech mean?
The name Melech means “King”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Melech first mentioned in the Bible?
Melech is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:35.
How many times is Melech mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 2.
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