Lexical Summary Miqloth: Miqloth Original Word: מִקְלוֹת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mikloth (or perhaps mik-kel-ohth') plural of (feminine) maqqel; rods; Mikloth, a place in the Desert -- Mikloth. see HEBREW maqqel NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as maqqel Definition a Benjamite, also an officer of David NASB Translation Mikloth (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִקְלוֺת proper name, masculine 1. a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:32 (read perhaps also 1 Chronicles 8:31 near the end; so ᵐ5, compare 1 Chronicles 9:37), 1 Chronicles 9:37,38 — ᵐ5 Μακαλωθ, Μακελλωθ, etc. 2 an officer of David according to 1 Chronicles 27:4 (omitted by ᵐ5B; ᵐ5L Μακελλωθ). מִקְלָט see II. קלט. מִקְלַ֫עַת see קלע. מָקֹם see מָקוֺם below קום. מִקְנֶה, מִקנָה, מִסקְנֵיָ֫הוּ see קנה [מִקְסָם] see קסם. מַקִּפִים see נקף. Hiphil Topical Lexicon Biblical SettingMikloth appears four times, all in 1 Chronicles (8:32; 9:37; 9:38; 27:4). The first three references place him within the Benjamite genealogy connected to King Saul; the fourth lists him among David’s military officers. These notices span the period from Saul’s reign through David’s administration, demonstrating a single family’s continuing presence in national life across successive generations. Genealogical Context 1 Chronicles 8:29-40 supplies an extended record of Saul’s clan within the tribe of Benjamin. At verse 32 “Mikloth fathered Shimeah, and they also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem.” This same lineage is repeated after the exile in 1 Chronicles 9:35-44, where verse 38 observes, “Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.” Several implications flow from these twin lists: • Continuity before and after the exile underscores the faithfulness of God to preserve a remnant of Saul’s house in the very city from which Saul’s descendant David would rule. • The family’s relocation “in Jerusalem” (8:32; 9:38) reflects Benjamin’s unique privilege of sharing the capital with Judah (Joshua 18:16, 28), a geographical fact later affirmed when Paul calls himself “a Benjamite” (Romans 11:1). • Mikloth’s son Shimeam (Shimeah) extends the genealogy, confirming that Saul’s line did not perish with Ish-bosheth but continued in ordinary family life amid the worship center of Israel. Military Service under David 1 Chronicles 27 catalogs David’s standing army, organized in twelve divisions of twenty-four thousand men each. Verse 4 describes the second-month division: “Over the division for the second month was Dodai the Ahohite; and his division numbered twenty-four thousand. Mikloth served as leader of his division.” Here Mikloth functions as chief officer (Hebrew שָׂר) under Dodai (also called Dodo, 2 Samuel 23:9). His placement suggests: • A Benjamite holding trusted rank in David’s army, demonstrating reconciliation between David’s administration and Saul’s tribe. • Competence and reliability; the standing army safeguarded the kingdom, and its officers were chosen for proven valor (compare 2 Samuel 23:8-39). • Shared leadership: Dodai’s Ephraimite heritage contrasts with Mikloth’s Benjamite roots, illustrating the unifying effect of Davidic rule. Historical and Theological Significance 1. Preservation of Covenant Lineage Chronicles repeatedly highlights God’s covenant fidelity—both to David and to Israel at large. By recording even lesser-known figures like Mikloth, Scripture affirms that every family has a place in redemptive history (compare Revelation 7:4-8). 2. Unity of the Twelve Tribes A Benjamite officer serving willingly under a Judahite king prefigures the ideal of tribal harmony later realized in the New Covenant church where “there is neither Jew nor Greek” (Galatians 3:28). 3. Faithful Service in Ordinary Roles Mikloth never speaks, leads a nation, or performs a miracle, yet his consistent presence—both as father in a genealogy and as captain in an army—illustrates the quiet steadfastness God values. “It is required of stewards that they be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2). 4. Post-Exilic Encouragement Chronicles was written for a post-exilic community rebuilding identity. Knowing that men such as Mikloth had lived and served in Jerusalem before them would have reinforced hope that God could again restore their fortunes (Psalm 126:1). Ministry Applications • Genealogies matter because individual families matter to God. Local church ministry echoes this truth when it invests in household discipleship and multigenerational faithfulness. • Spiritual leadership is not limited to platform positions. Mikloth models subordinate yet significant service, reminding believers that “the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable” (1 Corinthians 12:22). • Reconciliation across historic divides is achievable in Christ. As Mikloth’s Benjamin united with David’s Judah in kingdom defense, so modern believers from diverse backgrounds unite around the Son of David, Jesus Christ. Key References Forms and Transliterations וּמִקְל֖וֹת וּמִקְלֽוֹת׃ ומקלות ומקלות׃ ū·miq·lō·wṯ umikLot ūmiqlōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:32 HEB: וּמִקְל֖וֹת הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ NAS: Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. KJV: And Mikloth begat Shimeah. INT: Mikloth became of Shimeah 1 Chronicles 9:37 1 Chronicles 9:38 1 Chronicles 27:4 4 Occurrences |
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