Birzaith ברזות
A son or town of Malchiel
Who is Birzaith in the Bible?
Birzaith was a town or descendant associated with Malchiel in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:31. As a member of Asher's family line through Beriah, Birzaith represented one of the settlements or offspring that populated the tribal territories of ancient Israel. Though the biblical text provides no additional information about Birzaith's specific role or significance, its inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the Israelite practice of carefully preserving family lineages and territorial divisions among the twelve tribes.
Biography
Birzaith is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher as a town or son of Birzaith, a descendant of Beriah, one of Asher's sons (1 Ch. 7:31). Asher was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the founder of the tribe that bore his name. No further details about Birzaith's life or role are provided in the biblical text. The inclusion of Birzaith in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the Israelites, particularly within the tribe of Asher.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 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 | ברזות |