Keraia
People

Malchiel

Malchiel, son of Beriah and grandson of Asher, was the ancestor of the Malchielites.

The name Malchiel means “God is my king, or counselor”

MaleTribe of AsherEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament3 books3 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Genesis 46:17; referred to as Malchiel (מַלְכִּיאֵל) or Malchielite (מַלְכִּיאֵלִי); son of Beriah; a brother of Heber; father or founder of Birzaith.

Glossary entries

Malchiel, Malchielite Malkiel, Malkielite

Family members

Father

Beriah

Siblings

Heber

Children

Birzaith

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 46:17
    The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
  2. Numbers 26:45
    And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel.
  3. 1 Chronicles 7:31
    The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.