Becherבֶּ֫כֶר
Son of Benjamin, listed among those who entered Egypt.
Who is Becher in the Bible?
Becher was a son of Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob, and is mentioned in Genesis 46:21 and 1 Chronicles 7:6,8 as part of the family that entered Egypt during the famine in Canaan. According to 1 Chronicles 7, Becher was one of three sons of Benjamin, alongside Bela and Jediael, and had several descendants including Zemira, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, and Abijah, who are described as mighty warriors and heads of their families. His inclusion in the genealogies of both Genesis and Chronicles underscores his significance as a founding figure in the tribe of Benjamin and the growth of the Israelite nation during their settlement in Egypt.
Biography
Becher is mentioned in Gen.46.21 and 1Ch.7.6,8 as one of the sons of Benjamin, the youngest son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). In the Genesis passage, Becher is listed among the descendants of Jacob who went to Egypt during the time of Joseph. This list of Jacob's family members highlights the growth of the Israelite clan and their migration to Egypt due to the famine in Canaan. In 1 Chronicles 7, Becher is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He is described as one of the three sons of Benjamin, along with Bela and Jediael. The passage also lists some of Becher's descendants, including Zemira, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, and Abijah, who are described as mighty warriors and heads of their fathers' houses. The inclusion of Becher in these genealogies emphasizes his role as a progenitor of the Benjamite clan and the importance of family lineage in Israelite society.
Family
Siblings
- BelaTribe of ReubenSon of AzazA Reubenite, son of Azaz.View full profile →
- AshbelTribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, founder of the Ashbelite clanView full profile →
- GeraTribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- NaamanTribe of BenjaminSon of EhudA descendant of Benjamin, son of Ehud.View full profile →
- RoshTribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, grandson of JacobView full profile →
- MuppimTribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminA son of Benjamin.View full profile →
- HuppimTribe of Benjamin(?)Son of IrA descendant of Manasseh.View full profile →
- ArdTribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, brother of BelaView full profile →
- AhiramTribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, founder of the Ahiramite clanView full profile →
- JediaelTribe of BenjaminBenjamin leaderSon of Benjamin, head of a clanView full profile →
Offspring
- ZemirahTribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- JoashMaleDavid's warriorA Benjaminite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- EliezerMaleA priest who blew trumpets before the ark.View full profile →
- ElioenaiTribe of JudahSon of NeariahA descendant of David through Jeconiah.View full profile →
- OmriMaleSon of MichaelChief of the tribe of IssacharView full profile →
- JeremothTribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- AbijahTribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- AnathothTribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- AlemethTribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a BenjamiteView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books; 1 with study contentGenesis1 verse
- Genesis 46:21
"The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard."
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1 Chronicles2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:6
"The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael."
- 1 Chronicles 7:8
"The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֶּ֫כֶר |