Person Old Testament
Michael
Michael, a descendant of Abihail, was one of the Gadite chiefs mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 5:14.
Why it matters. A Gadite chief, descendant of Abihail.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Michael
Michael is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad in the book of 1 Chronicles (1Ch.5.14). He is listed as a descendant of Abihail, along with his relatives: Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, Zia, and Eber. These seven men are described as chiefs of the Gadites, brave warriors, famous men, and heads of their fathers' houses (1Ch.5.13-14). The Gadites were known for their military skill and settled in the land of Bashan, east of the Jordan River (1Ch.5.18-22). No additional information about Michael's life, exploits, or role within the Gadite community is provided in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to trace the lineage and leadership of the tribe of Gad.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)