Lexical Summary Malkiyyah or Malkiyahu: Malkijah or Malkiah Original Word: מַלְכִּיָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Malchiah, Malchijah Or Malkiyahuw (Jer. 38:6), {mal-kee-yaw'-hoo}; from melek and Yahh; king of (i.e. Appointed by) Jah; Malkijah, the name of ten Israelites -- Malchiah, Malchijah. see HEBREW melek see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom melek and Yah Definition "my king is Yah," the name of a number of Isr. NASB Translation Malchijah (16). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַלְכִּיָּהוּ (only Jeremiah 38:6), מַלְכִּיָּה proper name, masculine (my king is Yah; compare GrayProp. N. 119 f., 146 and elsewhere); — ᵐ5 Μελχ(ε)ια(ς). — 1 father of Pashhur Jeremiah 21:1; Jeremiah 38:1, compare 1 Chronicles 9:12 (priest), Nehemiah 11:12. 2 a prince Jeremiah 38:6. 3 priests: b. Nehemiah 12:42. 4 one of the sealed Nehemiah 10:4; perhaps also Nehemiah 8:4. 5 a Levite 1 Chronicles 6:25. 6 various men: a. Ezra 10:25 a. b. Ezra 10:25 b. c. Ezra 10:31 = Nehemiah 3:11. d. Nehemiah 3:14. e. Nehemiah 3:31. Topical Lexicon Occurrences and Personae The name Malchijah (or Malkijah) appears sixteen times, attached to at least eight distinct individuals who span more than five centuries of Old Testament history—from the united monarchy through the exile and into the post-exilic restoration. Although they move in very different circles (priests, Levites, district governors, craftsmen, and royalty), each Malchijah is found in contexts where covenant faithfulness, worship, or the city of Jerusalem itself stands in view. Priestly and Levitical Lines 1 Chronicles 6:40 places a Malchijah in the Levitical genealogy descending from Gershom through Asaph. Centuries later, another priestly Malchijah is listed among those who settled in Jerusalem after the return (1 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 11:12). David’s organization of twenty-four priestly divisions includes “the fifth lot [that] fell to Malchijah” (1 Chronicles 24:9), indicating early responsibility for temple service. This continuity underscores the Lord’s preservation of priestly ministry even through national upheaval. Reformation under Ezra During the purge of unlawful marriages, two different family groups include men named Malchijah who repent and pledge to put away foreign wives (Ezra 10:25, 31). Their willingness to submit to the Law under painful personal cost illustrates the seriousness with which post-exilic Israel sought to restore holiness and distinctiveness. Rebuilding under Nehemiah No fewer than three Malchijahs take up tools during the repair of Jerusalem’s walls: These verses show leaders, tradesmen, and common citizens uniting for God’s work—prefiguring the principle that in Christ’s church every member is a builder. Presence in Covenant Renewal and Worship When Ezra reads the Law, Malchijah stands on the platform to his left (Nehemiah 8:4), publicly supporting the proclamation of Scripture. The same (or another) priestly Malchijah seals the renewed covenant (Nehemiah 10:3) and participates in the joyous dedication ceremony (Nehemiah 12:42). His repeated appearance in worship settings reflects a life shaped by the Word, the covenant, and corporate praise. Royal and Prophetic Contexts in Jeremiah The darkest occurrences of the name come in the last days of Judah. Pashhur, “the son of Malchiah,” is among the officials who first seek Jeremiah’s counsel (Jeremiah 21:1) and later demand his death (Jeremiah 38:1). Their conspiracy leads to the prophet’s imprisonment “in the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son” (Jeremiah 38:6). Here the name is tied to royal authority misused to silence God’s voice—a sobering contrast to the faithful Malchijahs of Ezra and Nehemiah. Spiritual Themes and Lessons 1. Continuity of Service. From Davidic priests to post-exilic reformers, bearers of the name Malchijah remind readers that God preserves servants for every generation. Summary Though scattered across diverse settings, every Malchijah serves as a narrative thread binding together priestly heritage, reformist zeal, communal labor, and prophetic conflict. Taken collectively, the name’s appearances call God’s people to consistent, courageous, and worship-centered service, confident that the Lord remembers and rewards those who honor Him in their generation. Forms and Transliterations וּמַלְכִּיָּ֖ה וּמַלְכִּיָּ֛ה וּמַלְכִּיָּה֙ ומלכיה לְמַלְכִּיָּה֙ למלכיה מַלְכִּיָּ֑ה מַלְכִּיָּ֔ה מַלְכִּיָּ֖ה מַלְכִּיָּ֣ה מַלְכִּיָּ֣הוּ מַלְכִּיָּֽה׃ מַלְכִּיָּה֙ מלכיה מלכיה׃ מלכיהו lə·mal·kî·yāh lemalkiYah ləmalkîyāh mal·kî·yā·hū mal·kî·yāh malkiYah malkîyāh malkiYahu malkîyāhū ū·mal·kî·yāh umalkiYah ūmalkîyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 6:40 HEB: בַּעֲשֵׂיָ֖ה בֶּן־ מַלְכִּיָּֽה׃ NAS: of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah, KJV: of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah, INT: of Baaseiah the son of Malchijah 1 Chronicles 9:12 1 Chronicles 24:9 Ezra 10:25 Ezra 10:25 Ezra 10:31 Nehemiah 3:11 Nehemiah 3:14 Nehemiah 3:31 Nehemiah 8:4 Nehemiah 10:3 Nehemiah 11:12 Nehemiah 12:42 Jeremiah 21:1 Jeremiah 38:1 Jeremiah 38:6 16 Occurrences |
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