Keraia
People

Becher

The Becherites, descendants of Becher, were a clan of the tribe of Ephraim during the wilderness census.

The name Becher means “first begotten; first fruits”

MaleTribe of EphraimEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Numbers 26:35; referred to as Becher (בֶּ֫כֶר) or Becherite (בַּכְרִי); son of Ephraim; a brother of Shuthelah, Tahan, Ezer, Elead and Beriah.

Glossary entries

Becher, Becherite Beker, Bekerite

Family members

Father

Ephraim

Siblings

Beriah Elead Ezer Shuthelah Tahan

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Numbers 26:35
    These were the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The Shuthelahite clan from Shuthelah, the Becherite clan from Becher, and the Tahanite clan from Tahan.