Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Beracah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 12:3.
בְּרָכָהBeracah
About Beracah Written by AI
Beracah was a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag when David was fleeing from King Saul (1Ch. 12:3). He was among the skilled archers and slingers who came to support David during this difficult time. These men, described as "brave warriors ready for battle and able to handle the shield and spear" (1Ch. 12:8), played a crucial role in David's rise to power and the establishment of his kingdom. Beracah's allegiance to David demonstrates the growing support for the future king, even from those within Saul's own tribe of Benjamin.
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 Chronicles 12:3
Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite;
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