Micaiah in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

mi-ka'-ya, mi-ki'-a (mikhayahu, "who is like Yah?"; Meichaias): A frequently occurring Old Testament name occasionally contracted to MICA or MICAH (which see). In the King James Version it is usually spelled "Michaiah." (1) The mother of Abijah (2 Ch 13:2, the King James Version "Michaiah"). The parallel passage (1 Ki 15:2; compare 2 Ch 11:20) indicates that Michaiah here is a corruption of MAACAH (which see) (so the Septuagint). (2) The father of Achbor (2 Ki 22:12, the King James Version "Michaiah"). See MICAH, (5). (3) A prince of Judah sent by Jehoshaphat to teach in the cities of Judah (2 Ch 17:7, the King James Version "Michaiah"). (4) The son of Zaccur, a priestly processionist at the derivation of the wall (Neh 12:35, the King James Version, "Michaiah"). (5) A priestly processionist at the dedication of the wall (Neh 12:41; wanting in the Septuagint (Septuagint)). (6) The canonical prophet. See MICAH, (7), and special article...