Bealiah בַּעַלְיָה
A Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Who is Bealiah in the Bible?
Bealiah was a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 12:5. He was one of the mighty men who supported David during his time of refuge from King Saul, appearing in a list of warriors from various tribes of Israel who recognized David's rightful claim to the throne. Despite being from the same tribe as Saul, Bealiah's decision to join David demonstrated his loyalty to what he believed was God's chosen king. His inclusion in this roster of David's supporters highlights the growing recognition of David's legitimacy even before he became king of all Israel.
Biography
Bealiah is mentioned in 1Ch.12.5 as one of the Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was seeking refuge from King Saul. The context of the passage is a list of the mighty men who supported David during this time, including warriors from various tribes of Israel. Bealiah is described as a Benjamite, indicating his tribal affiliation. The fact that he joined David at Ziklag suggests that he was loyal to David and recognized him as the rightful king, even though Saul, who was also from the tribe of Benjamin, was still on the throne.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 12:5
"Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בַּעַלְיָה |