Descendant of David through Zerubbabel
Berechiah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 3:20.
בֶּרֶכְיָהBerechiah
- Father
- Zerubbabel
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Berechiah Written by AI
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 (1Ch. 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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Berechiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Blessed by Jehovah. (1.) Son of Shimea, and father of Asaph the musician (1 Chr. 6:39; 15:17).
(2.) One of the seven Ephraimite chieftains, son of Meshillemoth (2 Chr. 28:12).
Read the rest of the entry
(3.) The fourth of the five sons of Zerubbabel, of the royal family of Judah (1 Chr. 3:20).
(4.) The father of the prophet Zechariah (1:1,7).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 3:20
and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.