Beerah בְּאֵרָה
A Reubenite leader exiled by the Assyrian king Tiglath-Pileser.
Who is Beerah in the Bible?
Beerah was a leader of the tribe of Reuben who was taken into exile by Tiglath-Pileser, king of Assyria, in the 8th century BC (1 Chronicles 5:6). He was the son of Baal and served as a prominent figure within his tribe during a time of political turmoil for the northern kingdom of Israel. His deportation occurred alongside members of the tribes of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, marking the beginning of the diaspora of the northern tribes. Beerah's exile illustrates the historical consequences faced by Israel when its people turned away from God, serving as a reminder of divine judgment and the vulnerability of even established leaders to foreign conquest.
Biography
Beerah is mentioned in 1Ch.5.6 as a leader from the tribe of Reuben who was taken into exile by Tiglath-Pileser, the king of Assyria. The context of the passage is the genealogy and history of the tribe of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Beerah is described as the son of Baal, indicating his lineage within the tribe. The Assyrian conquest and deportation of the Reubenites, along with the tribes of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, occurred during the reign of Tiglath-Pileser (also known as Pul) in the 8th century BC. This event marked the beginning of the exile and dispersion of the northern tribes of Israel. The mention of Beerah's exile highlights the political and spiritual challenges faced by the Israelites during this period and the consequences of their disobedience to God.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:6
"and Beerah his son, whom Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria carried into exile. Beerah was a leader of the Reubenites."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּאֵרָה |