Beriah בְּרִיעָה
Son of Asher and head of a clan
Who is Beriah in the Bible?
Beriah was a son of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and became the head of a prominent clan within the tribe of Asher (Genesis 46:17, Numbers 26:44-45). Born in Canaan before Jacob's family migrated to Egypt, Beriah's descendants were known as the Beriites and formed an important clan during the Israelite conquest of Canaan (1 Chronicles 7:30-31). His inclusion in the genealogies and census records of Israel underscores the significance of family lineage and tribal organization in establishing Israel's tribal structure and identity as God's people.
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 children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel."
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Numbers 2 verses
- Numbers 26:44
"These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah."
- Numbers 26:45
"And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel."
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:30
"The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah."
- 1 Chronicles 7:31
"The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּרִיעָה |
| Group | Hebrew | בְּרִיעִי |