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Micah , in the Bible. 1 Prophet, author of the book of Micah . 2 Levite. It is also spelled Michah. 3 Ephraimite whose sacred belongings were taken from him. 4 Son of Mephibosheth. It is also spelled Micha. 5 Same as Michaiah 1. 6 Same as Michaiah 2. 7 Reubenite.

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Micah (in the Bible) a Hebrew minor prophet. Also, a book of the Bible bearing his name, foretelling the destruction of Samaria and of Jerusalem.

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