Bela בֶּ֫לַע
A Reubenite, son of Azaz.
Biography
Bela is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.5.8 as a member of the tribe of Reuben. He is described as the son of Azaz. The context of the passage is the genealogy of the tribe of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The mention of Bela serves to establish his place within the Reubenite lineage and to highlight the importance of family records in Israelite society.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:8
"and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal Meon;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֶּ֫לַע | H1106H |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Bela
Bela, the son of Beor, was the first king of Edom previous to the kingdom of Israel and reigned