Lexical Summary Mikael: Michael Original Word: מִיכָאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Michael From miy and (the prefix derivative from) kiy and 'el; who (is) like God?; Mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites -- Michael. see HEBREW miy see HEBREW kiy see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mi, a preposition prefix and el Definition "Who is like God?" an angel, also a number of Isr. NASB Translation Michael (13). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִיכָאֵל proper name, masculine Michael, ᵐ5 Μειχαηλ, Μιχαηλ (Who is like God ? compare מִיכָיָהוּ, and Assyrian proper names, as Mannu-kî-Rammân, 'Who is like Rammân?' Mannu-kî-ilu-rabu, 'Who is like the great God?' DlProl. 210, HWB 419; SchrCOT 478; compare CookAramaic Glossary 74) : — 1 Numbers 13:13 (P). 92Chronicles 21:2. 10 Ezra 8:8. 11 the 'prince,' or patron-angel, of Israel, Daniel 10:13,21; Daniel 12:1 (compare Jude 9; Revelation 12:7; LevyNHWB iii.100). Topical Lexicon Name Significance The name מִיכָאֵל raises the rhetorical question, “Who is like God?” Its very utterance calls attention to the incomparability of the Lord and serves as a reminder of His unrivaled supremacy. Every biblical occurrence of the name therefore carries an implicit testimony to divine uniqueness. Distribution of the Name in Scripture The Old Testament records thirteen occurrences of Michael (Numbers 13:13; 1 Chronicles 5:13 – 14; 1 Chronicles 6:40; 1 Chronicles 7:3; 1 Chronicles 8:16; 1 Chronicles 12:21; 1 Chronicles 27:18; 2 Chronicles 21:2; Ezra 8:8; Daniel 10:13; Daniel 10:21; Daniel 12:1). Ten references identify human Israelites, while the final three unveil Michael as the great heavenly prince who defends God’s people. Michael in the Tribal and Family Records of Israel 1. Asher: Numbers 13:13 lists “Sethur son of Michael,” fathering one of the twelve spies. Representative of Courage and Leadership in the Davidic Administration During David’s wilderness exile, “Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh,” defected to him in Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:21 margin vv. 20 – 21). Their allegiance foreshadowed the unified monarchy. Later, “Omri son of Michael” was appointed tribal officer over Issachar in David’s governmental roster (1 Chronicles 27:18), reflecting the family’s administrative aptitude. A Name Within the Royal House of Judah Jehoshaphat “had brothers… Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah” (2 Chronicles 21:2). Their tragic slaughter under the apostate Jehoram testifies both to royal blessing and to the peril of covenant unfaithfulness. Michael among the Returnees from Exile Ezra’s caravan lists “Zebadiah son of Michael, and eighty men with him” (Ezra 8:8). His leadership in the second–temple renewal highlights persistent faith across generations and geographies. Michael the Archangel: Guardian of Israel Daniel’s visions shift the focus from earth to heaven: These texts portray Michael as the heavenly patron of Israel, commissioned to resist hostile spiritual powers and to secure Israel’s ultimate redemption. Role in the Unseen Spiritual Conflict Daniel’s narrative discloses organized angelic hierarchies and territorial spirits. Michael’s intervention reveals that earthly events—Persia’s dominance, Greece’s rise—are intertwined with battles in the invisible realm. His success assures the sovereignty of God over both seen and unseen domains. Eschatological Hope Daniel 12:1 connects Michael’s final emergence with resurrection and judgment, themes that echo through later revelation. The New Testament corroborates his ongoing ministry: Together, these passages anchor Christian confidence that God’s purposes will prevail in the climactic conflict. Theological Themes 1. Divine Exclusivity: The name itself proclaims the uniqueness of God. Practical Implications for Believers • Confidence in God’s Unmatched Power: Every mention of Michael implicitly asks, “Who can compare with God?” The answer emboldens faith. Forms and Transliterations וּמִיכָאֵ֖ל וּמִיכָאֵ֣ל וּמִיכָאֵ֧ל ומיכאל מִֽיכָאֵ֑ל מִֽיכָאֵ֗ל מִֽיכָאֵ֜ל מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל מִיכָאֵ֖ל מִיכָאֵ֛ל מִיכָאֵ֥ל מִיכָאֵֽל׃ מיכאל מיכאל׃ mî·ḵā·’êl michaEl mîḵā’êl ū·mî·ḵā·’êl umichaEl ūmîḵā’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 13:13 HEB: סְת֖וּר בֶּן־ מִיכָאֵֽל׃ NAS: Sethur the son of Michael; KJV: Sethur the son of Michael. INT: Sethur the son of Michael 1 Chronicles 5:13 1 Chronicles 5:14 1 Chronicles 6:40 1 Chronicles 7:3 1 Chronicles 8:16 1 Chronicles 12:21 1 Chronicles 27:18 2 Chronicles 21:2 Ezra 8:8 Daniel 10:13 Daniel 10:21 Daniel 12:1 13 Occurrences |
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