Bible Dictionary

Melchiah

The name Melchiah means “God is my king”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(Jehovah’s king), a priest, the father of Pashur. (Jeremiah 21:1)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

mel-ki'-a (malkhiyah, "Yah's king"): A priest and father of Pashur (Jer 21:1 the King James Version); elsewhere and in the Revised Version (British and American) called MALCHIAH and MALCHIJAH (which see).