Keraia
People

Berechiah

Berechiah, a Levite, was a musician and gatekeeper during David's reign.
MaleAsaph's fatherTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses

Summary

A musician from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 6:39; only referred to as Berechiah (בֶּרֶכְיָה); a son of Shimea; father of Asaph.

Glossary entries

Berechiah Berachiah Berekiah

Family members

Father

Shimea

Children

Asaph

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 6:39
    Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
  2. 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;
  3. 1 Chronicles 15:23
    Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.