Berechiah בֶּרֶכְיָה
Descendant of David through Zerubbabel
Biography
Berechiah is mentioned in the genealogy of King David's descendants after the Babylonian exile. He was a son of Zerubbabel, the leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem (1 Ch. 3:20). Zerubbabel was a descendant of David through the line of Solomon and is considered an important figure in the post-exilic period. Berechiah's mention in this genealogy highlights the continuation of David's lineage even after the exile and the importance of tracing the royal line.
Family
Siblings
- Meshullam Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David.View full profile →
- Shelomith Tribe of LeviSon of IzharLevite descendant of IzharView full profile →
- Hashubah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Ohel Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelDescendant of JudahView full profile →
- Hasadiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Jushab-hesed Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King JehoiachinView full profile →
- Abiud Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, ancestor of JesusView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:20
"and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab Hesed, five."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֶּרֶכְיָה | H1296G |
Berechiah
Chr.6.39">1Ch 6:39 the King James Version "Berachiah"; 1Ch 15:17).
(3) A former inhabitant of Jerusalem, a Levee (1Ch 9:16).
(4) A doorkeeper 'for the ark at David's time (1Ch 15:23).
(5) One of the heads of the children of Ephraim (2Ch 28:12).
(6) The father of Meshullam the builder (Ne 3:4,30; 6:18).
(7) The father of the prophet Zechariah (Zec 11:7).
A. L. Breslich
be'-red (beredh, "hail," from a Hebrew root meaning "to be cold"): The son of Shuthelah of the house of Ephraim (1Ch 7:20). Compare BECHER.
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