Benjamite leader who drove out the Gittites
Beriah
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:13.
בְּרִיעָהBeriah
The name means “in fellowship; in envy.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Elpaal
- Brothers and sisters
- Eber, Misham, Shemed, Shema, Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, Ishmerai, Izliah, Jobab
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Beriah Written by AI
Beriah was a leader from the tribe of Benjamin who, along with his brother Shema, drove out the inhabitants of Gath (1Ch. 8:13). They were the heads of the families living in Aijalon, a city within the territory of Benjamin. This event likely occurred during the period of the judges or the early monarchy, when the Israelites were still establishing their presence in Canaan and facing resistance from the local populations. Beriah and Shema's actions demonstrate the military prowess and leadership of the Benjamites in defending and expanding their territory.
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 Beriah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
A gift, or in evil. (1.) One of Asher’s four sons, and father of Heber (Gen. 46:17).
(2.) A son of Ephraim (1 Chr. 7:20-23), born after the slaughter of his brothers, and so called by his father “because it went evil with his house” at that time.
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(3.) A Benjamite who with his brother Shema founded Ajalon and expelled the Gittites (1 Chr. 8:13).
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 8:13
and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath).
- 1 Chronicles 8:16
Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.