Melicu
TextsWhat is the meaning of Melicu in the Bible?
Melicu is a textual variant found in certain manuscripts of 1 Chronicles 6:42, where it replaces the more common reading Malluchi, illustrating the complexities of scribal transmission in the Hebrew Bible.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant helps readers appreciate the nuances of biblical manuscript traditions and understand how minor textual differences can arise during the copying process, thereby deepening their engagement with the historical reliability and transmission of the biblical text.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Melicu functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Melicu in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Melicu clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 6:42
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Melicu." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/melicu/