Beraiah בְּרָאיָה
Benjamite descendant of Shimei
Who is Beraiah in the Bible?
Beraiah was a Benjamite listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin as a descendant of Shimei (1 Chronicles 8:21). He belonged to the lineage tracing back to Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob, though the biblical text provides no additional details about his personal life or role in Israel's history. His mention in the genealogical records underscores the importance the Israelites placed on preserving family lineage and ancestral connections among the tribes.
Biography
Beraiah is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin as a descendant of Shimei (1 Ch. 8:21). He was part of the lineage that traced its roots back to Benjamin, the youngest son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). No further details about Beraiah's life or role are provided in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the Israelites.
Family
Siblings
- Jakim Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyBenjamite, son of ShimeiView full profile →
- Zichri Tribe of LeviSon of JoramLevite, descendant of Moses, treasurerView full profile →
- Zabdi MaleOverseer of King David's wine cellarsView full profile →
- Elienai Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShimeiA Benjamite descendant of Shimei.View full profile →
- Zillethai MaleDavid's warriorManassite leader who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- Eliel Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShimeiDescendant of Shimei from the tribe of BenjaminView full profile →
- Adaiah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShimeiA descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Shimrath Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShimeiBenjamite descendant of Shimei, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:21
"Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּרָאיָה |