Levite musician and gatekeeper in David's time
Berechiah
Named in 3 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 6:39.
בֶּרֶכְיָהBerechiah
About Berechiah Written by AI
Berechiah was a Levite who served as a musician and gatekeeper during the reign of King David. He was the son of Shimea and a descendant of Levi through the lineage of Asaph (1Ch. 6:39). Asaph was one of the principal musicians appointed by David to lead worship in the tabernacle (1Ch. 15:17). Berechiah, along with other Levites, was entrusted with the responsibility of providing music and guarding the gates of the tabernacle (1Ch. 15:23). His role as a musician and gatekeeper highlights the importance of worship and the organization of Levitical duties during David's reign. The Levites played a crucial part in maintaining the sacred space and leading the people in praise and thanksgiving to God.
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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).
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(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 6:39
Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
- 1 Chronicles 15:17
So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
- 1 Chronicles 15:23
Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.