Old Testament · Major figure
Melech
A descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
Melech is identified in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles as a son of Micah and a descendant of King Saul through Jonathan. He appears in the lists detailing the inhabitants of Jerusalem following the return from exile. His inclusion serves to preserve the lineage of the house of Saul within the broader historical record of Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 8:35
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 9:41
Where Melech appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Bilhah11 versesRachel's handmaid who became a concubine to Jacob and the mother of his sons Dan and Naphtali.
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