Bible Dictionary

Mikloth

The name Mikloth means “little wants; little voices; looking downward”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Staves. (1.) An officer under Dodai, in the time of David and Solomon (1 Chr. 27:4).

(2.) A Benjamite (1 Chr. 8:32; 9:37, 38).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(staves).
  1. One of the sons of Jehiel, the father or prince of Gibeon, by his wife Maachah. (1 Chronicles 8:32; 9:37,38)
  2. The leader of the second division of David’s army. (1 Chronicles 27:4)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

mik'-loth, mik'-loth (miqloth):

(1) A Benjamite, son of Jeiel (1Ch 8:32; 9:37,38). A comparison of the two passages shows that the name Mikloth has been dropped at the end of 1Ch 8:31.

(2) An officer designated "the ruler," appointed in the priestly course for the 2nd month (1Ch 27:4).