Bera
Bera was the king of Sodom who allied with other kings against Chedorlaomer.
The name Bera means “a well; declaring”
MaleKingCanaanPatriarchs eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A king of Sodom living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Genesis 14:2; only referred to as Bera (בֶּ֫רַע).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- בֶּ֫רַעBera
Mentions
Includes 2 verses that refer to Bera without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- …went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).
- Genesis 14:3Referred to, not namedThe latter five came as allies to the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea).
- Genesis 14:4Referred to, not namedFor twelve years they had been subject to Chedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled.