Berechiah בֶּרֶכְיָה
Israelite who helped repair Jerusalem's wall
Biography
Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, was an Israelite who actively participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. He repaired two sections of the wall, one near the residence of Eliashib the high priest (Neh. 3:4) and another near his own house (Neh. 3:30). Berechiah's dedication to the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses exemplifies the collective effort and unity of the Jewish community in the face of opposition. Additionally, Berechiah's son Meshullam was married to the daughter of Tobiah the Ammonite, one of Nehemiah's adversaries (Neh. 6:18), highlighting the complex social and political dynamics of the time.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 3 verses
- Nehemiah 3:4
"Next to them, Meremoth the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz made repairs. Next to them, Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel made repairs. Next to them, Zadok the son of Baana made repairs."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 3:30
"After him, Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another portion. After him, Meshullam the son of Berechiah made repairs across from his room."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 6:18
"For there were many in Judah sworn to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah as wife."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֶּרֶכְיָה | H1296K |