Beriah

Beriah was born to Ephraim after his other sons were killed by the men of Gath.

The name Beriah means “in fellowship; in envy”

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 1 Chronicles 7:23; only referred to as Beriah (בְּרִיעָה); son of Ephraim; a brother of Shuthelah, Becher, Tahan, Ezer and Elead; father of Sheerah, Rephah and Resheph.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Ephraim
Siblings: Becher Elead Ezer Shuthelah Tahan
Children: Rephah Resheph Sheerah

Alternative names

בְּרִיעָהBeriah

Mentions

1 Chronicles 7:23
And again he slept with his wife, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. So he named him Beriah, because tragedy had come upon his house.