Beriah בְּרִיעָה
Levite in the time of David
Who is Beriah in the Bible?
Beriah was a Levite who served during King David's reign, descended from Shimei, one of the sons of Levi (1 Chronicles 23:10-11). Because Beriah had very few sons, his family was combined with that of his brother Jeush to form a single household for the purposes of temple service. This arrangement occurred when David reorganized the Levites to manage their duties in the tabernacle and the future temple. The inclusion of Beriah's family in this administrative restructuring underscores the essential role the Levites played in maintaining Israel's religious practices and worship.
Biography
Beriah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King David (1 Ch. 23:10-11). He was a descendant of Shimei, one of the sons of Levi. Beriah had few sons, so his family was combined with that of his brother Jeush to form a single father's house for the purpose of temple service. This arrangement was made when David organized the Levites for their duties in the tabernacle and the future temple. The mention of Beriah and his family in this context highlights the importance of the Levites' role in maintaining worship and religious practices in ancient Israel.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 23:10
"And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all."
- 1 Chronicles 23:11
"Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּרִיעָה |