Berechiah בֶּרֶכְיָה
Levite gatekeeper in post-exilic Jerusalem
Who is Berechiah in the Bible?
Berechiah was a Levite gatekeeper who served in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:16. He was the son of Asa and a descendant of Elkanah, belonging to the priestly tribe of Levi. As a gatekeeper, Berechiah held the important responsibility of guarding the temple entrances and maintaining order within its sacred spaces. He lived in the villages of the Netophathites, communities located near Jerusalem. His position underscores the vital role that Levites played in preserving the sanctity and security of the temple as the Jewish community was being restored after the Babylonian exile.
Biography
Berechiah was a Levite who served as a gatekeeper in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He was the son of Asa and a descendant of Elkanah (1 Ch. 9:16). As a gatekeeper, Berechiah was responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple and maintaining order within the sacred precincts. He lived in the villages of the Netophathites, a group of people who resided in the vicinity of Jerusalem. Berechiah's role as a gatekeeper highlights the importance of the Levites in preserving the sanctity and security of the temple during the post-exilic period.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:16
"Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֶּרֶכְיָה |