Topical Encyclopedia
Malchiah, a name meaning "Yahweh is my king," is a figure mentioned several times in the Old Testament. The name is borne by multiple individuals, each playing distinct roles in the biblical narrative. Below are the notable mentions of Malchiah in the Scriptures:
1.
Malchiah, the Son of Rechab: This Malchiah is noted in the Book of Jeremiah. He is identified as the son of Rechab and is associated with a cistern in his courtyard. It was into this cistern that the prophet Jeremiah was cast by the officials of King Zedekiah, as recorded in
Jeremiah 38:6: "So they took Jeremiah and cast him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah by ropes into the cistern; it had no water, only mud, and Jeremiah sank into the mud." This act was part of the persecution Jeremiah faced for his prophecies against Jerusalem.
2.
Malchiah, the Priest: Another Malchiah is mentioned in the context of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah. In
Nehemiah 3:11, Malchiah, the son of Harim, is listed among those who repaired the walls: "Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens." This Malchiah was a priest, and his involvement in the reconstruction efforts highlights the cooperative spirit among the Israelites during this period of restoration.
3.
Malchiah, the Goldsmith: In
Nehemiah 3:31, another Malchiah is mentioned as a goldsmith who worked on the wall: "Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the room above the corner." This reference underscores the diverse skills and trades represented among those who participated in the rebuilding efforts.
4.
Malchiah, the Father of Pashhur: In
1 Chronicles 9:12, Malchiah is listed as the father of Pashhur, a priestly figure: "Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer." This genealogical mention places Malchiah within the priestly lineage, indicating his family's ongoing religious significance.
5.
Malchiah, the Musician: In
1 Chronicles 6:40, Malchiah is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levitical musicians: "The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah." This reference highlights the role of Malchiah's descendants in the worship practices of Israel, contributing to the musical aspect of temple service.
The various individuals named Malchiah in the Bible reflect the commonality of the name in ancient Israel and the diverse roles played by those who bore it. From priests and craftsmen to those involved in significant historical events, the name Malchiah is woven into the fabric of Israel's religious and communal life.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
MalchiahMalchijah, the Lord my king, or my counselor
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Jehovah's king.
(1.) The head of the fifth division of the priests in the time of David (1 Chronicles 24:9).
(2.) A priest, the father of Pashur (1 Chronicles 9:12;Jeremiah 38:1).
(3.) One of the priests appointed as musicians to celebrate the completion of the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 12:42).
(4.) A priest who stood by Ezra when he "read in the book of the law of God" (Nehemiah 8:4).
(5.)Nehemiah 3:11.
(6.)Nehemiah 3:31.
(7.)Nehemiah 3:14.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
MALCHIAHmal-ki'-a.
SeeMALCHIJAH.
Strong's Hebrew
4441. Malkiyyah -- "my king is Yah," the name of a number of Isr....Malchiah, Malchijah.
... 38:6), {mal-kee-yaw'-hoo}; from melek and Yahh; king of (ie
Appointed by) Jah; Malkijah, the name of ten Israelites --
Malchiah, Malchijah.
...Library
The Siege. (xxi, xxxii-xxxiv, xxxvii, xxxviii. )
... XXXVIII.1. And Shephatiah, Mattan's son, Gedaliah Pashhur's son, Jucal Shelamiah's
son, and PashhurMalchiah's son,(587) heard the words Jeremiah was speaking...
Reading the Law with Tears and Joy
... Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his
right hand; and on his left hand Pedaiah, and Mishael, andMalchiah, and Hashum...
Carried Captive into Babylon
... The prophet was cast "into the dungeon ofMalchiah the son of Hammelech, that was
in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords....
The Geometry of Prayer
... Where were those depths dug? And how deep were they? Were they like the dungeon
ofMalchiah, the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison? Oh no!...
Thesaurus
Malchiah (10 Occurrences)...MALCHIAH. mal-ki'-a. See MALCHIJAH.
...Malchiah (10 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 6:40
The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of
Malchiah, (KJV WBS YLT).
...Malchi'ah (3 Occurrences)
Malchi'ah.Malchiah, Malchi'ah. Malchiel . Multi-Version Concordance
Malchi'ah (3 Occurrences). Jeremiah 21:1 The word that hath...
Malkijah (13 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 21:1 The word that hath been unto Jeremiah from Jehovah, in the king
Zedekiah's sending unto him Pashhur son ofMalchiah, and Zephaniah son of...
Malchijah (15 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah was cast into his dungeon or pit (Jeremiah 38:6). The King James Version
spells "Malchiah" or "Malchijah" indifferently with "Melchiah" in Jeremiah 21...
Pashur (12 Occurrences)
... eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah,
the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son ofMalchiah...
Zedeki'ah (62 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 21:1 The word that hath been unto Jeremiah from Jehovah, in the king
Zedekiah's sending unto him Pashhur son ofMalchiah, and Zephaniah son of...
Zedekiah's (6 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 21:1 The word that hath been unto Jeremiah from Jehovah, in the king
Zedekiah's sending unto him Pashhur son ofMalchiah, and Zephaniah son of...
Zephani'ah (10 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 21:1 The word that hath been unto Jeremiah from Jehovah, in the king
Zedekiah's sending unto him Pashhur son ofMalchiah, and Zephaniah son of...
Nethinims (15 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 3:31 After him repairedMalchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of
the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the...
Jeziah (1 Occurrence)
... Ezra 10:25 Moreover of Israel: of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Jeziah, andMalchiah,
and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. (KJV WBS YLT)....
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