And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

1 CHRONICLES 9:41KJV
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1 Chronicles 9:41 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 9:41 mean?

1 Chronicles 9:41 lists the sons of Micah as Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz. This verse is part of a genealogical record, simply naming the descendants in this family line.

The book of 1 Chronicles was written to preserve the history and lineage of Israel, especially after the Babylonian exile. In this section, the writer is listing the descendants of Saul, Israel’s first king, to show the continuity of his family. The verse does not give details about these individuals but places them within the broader context of Israel’s tribal and family structure.

Where else these words appear

“Pithon” Hebrew H6377 · used in 2 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 8:35 And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.

“Melech” Hebrew H4429 · used in 3 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 8:35 And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.
  • Jeremiah 36:26 But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them.

“Micah” Hebrew H4318 · used in 28 verses

  • Judges 17:5 And the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an ephod, and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest.
  • Judges 18:13 And they passed thence unto mount Ephraim, and came unto the house of Micah.
  • 1 Chronicles 8:34 And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah.