Beriah בְּרִיעָה
Benjamite leader who drove out the Gittites
Who is Beriah in the Bible?
Beriah was a Benjamite leader who, along with his brother Shema, drove out the inhabitants of Gath and served as head of a family living in Aijalon (1 Chronicles 8:13). This event likely occurred during the period of the judges or early monarchy when the Israelites were establishing their territorial control in Canaan. Beriah's actions exemplify the military leadership and determination of the tribe of Benjamin in defending and expanding their assigned inheritance, reflecting the broader struggle of the Israelites to secure their promised land against existing populations.
Biography
Beriah was a leader from the tribe of Benjamin who, along with his brother Shema, drove out the inhabitants of Gath (1 Ch. 8:13). They were the heads of the families living in Aijalon, a city within the territory of Benjamin. This event likely occurred during the period of the judges or the early monarchy, when the Israelites were still establishing their presence in Canaan and facing resistance from the local populations. Beriah and Shema's actions demonstrate the military prowess and leadership of the Benjamites in defending and expanding their territory.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Eber Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalSon of Elpaal, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Misham Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Shemed Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalSon of Elpaal, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Shema Tribe of JudahSon of HebronSon of Hebron, a JudahiteView full profile →
- Zebadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Meshullam Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- Hizki Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite descendant of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Heber Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Ishmerai Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalDescendant of Benjamin through Elpaal.View full profile →
- Izliah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ElpaalA Benjamite, son of Elpaal.View full profile →
- Jobab Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA son of Elpaal, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
Offspring
- Arad Tribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahA Benjamite, son of Beriah.View full profile →
- Ahio Tribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahSon of Beriah, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Shashak Tribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahBenjamite leader and descendant of ElpaalView full profile →
- Jeremoth Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- Zebadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Eder Tribe of LeviSon of MushiLevite descendant of Merari during David's reignView full profile →
- Michael MaleDavid's warriorA Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Ishpah Tribe of BenjaminSon of BeriahDescendant of Benjamin through Beriah.View full profile →
- Joha MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty warriors from the Tizite clanView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:13
"and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath)."
- 1 Chronicles 8:16
"Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּרִיעָה |