Beriah
Beriah and his brother Shema, Benjamite leaders, drove out the inhabitants of Gath.
The name Beriah means “in fellowship; in envy”
MaleTribe of BenjaminEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:13; only referred to as Beriah (בְּרִיעָה); son of Elpaal; a brother of Eber, Misham, Shemed, Shema, Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, Ishmerai, Izliah and Jobab; father of Arad, Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth, Zebadiah, Eder, Michael, Ishpah, Joha.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- בְּרִיעָהBeriah
Mentions
- …and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath).
- Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.