Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Mica (or Micaiah), a Levite leader, served in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
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Mica, also known as Micaiah, is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as a Levite leader who served in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Neh.11.22; 12.35). He was a descendant of Asaph, one of the principal musicians appointed by David. In the post-exilic period, Mica is described as the leader of the Levites in Jerusalem and was responsible for the outside work of the house of God (Neh.11.22). He is also listed among the priests and Levites who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, playing musical instruments (Neh.12.35). These details highlight Mica's significant role in the spiritual and practical affairs of the Jewish community in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4316
Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaphʼs descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.
and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,
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