Beriah בְּרִיעָה
Son of Asher and head of a clan
Biography
Beriah was a son of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen. 46:17). He was born to Asher in Canaan before the family migrated to Egypt. Beriah became the head of a clan within the tribe of Asher (Num. 26:44-45). His descendants, known as the Beriites, were among the clans that formed the tribe of Asher during the time of Moses and the conquest of Canaan (1 Ch. 7:30-31). The inclusion of Beriah and his clan in the genealogies and census records of Israel demonstrates the importance of family lineage and tribal organization in Israelite society.
Family
Siblings
- Imnah MaleFather of KoreA Levite during Hezekiah's reign.View full profile →
- Ishvah Tribe of AsherSon of AsherSon of Asher, grandson of Jacob.View full profile →
- Ishvi Tribe of AsherSon of AsherSon of Asher, grandson of Jacob.View full profile →
- Serah Tribe of AsherSister of ImnahDaughter of Asher, sister of Asher's sonsView full profile →
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:17
"The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel."
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Numbers 2 verses
- Numbers 26:44
"The sons of Asher after their families: of Imnah, the family of the Imnites; of Ishvi, the family of the Ishvites; of Beriah, the family of the Berites."
- Numbers 26:45
"Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites."
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:30
"The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Serah was their sister."
- 1 Chronicles 7:31
"The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּרִיעָה | H1283G |
| Group | Hebrew | בְּרִיעִי | H1284 |