Beraiah בְּרָאיָה
Benjamite descendant of Shimei
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, Shimrath, the sons of Shimei,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּרָאיָה | H1256 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)