An ancestor of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.
Becorath
Named in 1 verse of 1 Samuel, first in 1 Samuel 9:1.
בְּכוֹרַתBecorath
About Becorath Written by AI
Becorath is mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1 as an ancestor of King Saul, the first king of Israel. The passage introduces Saul's family background, stating that he was "a Benjamite, a man of standing." Becorath is listed in Saul's genealogy as the son of Aphiah and the father of Zeror, who was the grandfather of Saul's father, Kish. This genealogical information serves to establish Saul's lineage within the tribe of Benjamin and to highlight his family's status and influence. The mention of Becorath and the other ancestors of Saul emphasizes the importance of family heritage in Israelite society, particularly in relation to leadership and social standing.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Samuel 9:1
Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.