דברי הימים א, פרק ח׳, פסוק ל״ב

The ongoing genealogical record traces the family of the father of Gibeon, detailing his descendants and their chosen places of residence. Among these descendants is Miklot. The historical account seamlessly links his name to the previous generation, reflecting a pattern used to connect the chain of families and preserve their continuity [מלבי״ם].

The focus then shifts to the specific home of Miklot and his son Shimeah. The primary approach among commentators is that while the broader family was deeply rooted in the city of Gibeon, this particular branch made a distinct choice. At least for a portion of the time, they relocated to settle in Jerusalem alongside other relatives.

The nature of this move and how it was received by the rest of the family presents two contrasting pictures. The widely accepted view understands their settlement in Jerusalem as a harmonious arrangement. They lived closely and equally alongside their relatives, with the record simply emphasizing their unity and togetherness [מצודת ציון, מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Alternatively, another perspective suggests a more fractured family dynamic. In this view, the move to Jerusalem was an actual point of conflict. The decision made by Miklot and Shimeah to leave their ancestral home went directly against the wishes of their brothers, who strongly preferred that the family remain united in Gibeon [מלבי״ם].