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Bocheru

Bocheru was a son of Azel and a descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.

The name Bocheru means “the first born”

MaleTribe of BenjaminDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:38; only referred to as Bocheru (בֹּֽכְרוּ); son of Azel; a brother of Azrikam, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan.

Glossary entries

Bocheru Bokeru

Family members

Father

Azel

Siblings

Azrikam Hanan Ishmael Obadiah Sheariah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 8:38
    Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
  2. 1 Chronicles 9:44
    And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.