Bocheru בֹּֽכְרוּ
Son of Azel, a descendant of King Saul
Who is Bocheru in the Bible?
Bocheru was a son of Azel and a descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 8:38 and 9:44. He is listed among the Benjamite families whose lineages are carefully documented in these chapters. Though not a prominent figure with his own narrative account, Bocheru's inclusion in the genealogies underscores the biblical emphasis on preserving family records and tribal ancestry, demonstrating how even minor descendants of Israel's first king were considered important enough to record in the historical chronicles.
Biography
Bocheru was a son of Azel and a descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:38; 9:44). He is mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin, which trace the lineage of Saul and his descendants. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles 8 and 9 provide a detailed record of the Benjamite families, highlighting their importance within the nation of Israel. Bocheru's inclusion in these lists demonstrates the significance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records, even for those who were not part of the royal line of David.
Family
Siblings
- Azrikam Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of Saul and Jonathan.View full profile →
- Ishmael Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyDescendant of Benjamin through Saul's line.View full profile →
- Sheariah Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyBenjamite descendant, son of AzelView full profile →
- Obadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Hanan MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty warriors, son of Maacah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:38
"Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel."
- 1 Chronicles 9:44
"And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֹּֽכְרוּ |