Beriah בְּרִיעָה
Son of Ephraim born after family tragedy
Who is Beriah in the Bible?
Beriah was a son of Ephraim, the grandson of Joseph, born after a devastating family tragedy (1 Chronicles 7:23). His father Ephraim named him Beriah, a name meaning "misfortune" or "tragedy," because the men of Gath had killed Ephraim's other sons when they raided the Gathites' livestock. This tragic event reflects the violent conflicts the Israelites faced as they settled in Canaan and encountered resistance from the native populations. Beriah's name thus serves as a permanent memorial to his family's suffering and loss during Israel's early period in the land.
Biography
Beriah was a son of Ephraim, the younger son of Joseph, born after a tragic event in the family's history (1 Ch. 7:23). The men of Gath, who were native to the land, had killed Ephraim's other sons when they went down to raid the Gathites' livestock. In response to this loss, Ephraim named his next son Beriah, which means "misfortune" or "tragedy," because of the calamity that had befallen his house. This event highlights the challenges and conflicts faced by the Israelites as they settled in Canaan and interacted with the local populations.
Family
Siblings
- Shuthelah Tribe of EphraimSon of ZabadEphraimite descendant, son of Zabad.View full profile →
- Becher Tribe of EphraimSon of EphraimAn Ephraimite clan head in the wilderness census.View full profile →
- Tahan Tribe of EphraimSon of TelahSon of Telah, from the tribe of EphraimView full profile →
- Ezer MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior; joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Elead Tribe of EphraimSon of EphraimEphraimite killed by the men of GathView full profile →
Offspring
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:23
"And again he slept with his wife, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. So he named him Beriah, because tragedy had come upon his house."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּרִיעָה |