Omri עׇמְרִי
Descendant of Benjamin
Biography
Omri was a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe (1Ch.7.8). He was the son of Becher, one of Benjamin's sons. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 lists the heads of families and clans within the tribe of Benjamin. Omri's mention in this context suggests that he was a significant figure within his clan.
Family
Siblings
- Zemirah Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Joash MaleDavid's warriorA Benjaminite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- Eliezer MaleA priest who blew trumpets before the ark.View full profile →
- Elioenai Tribe of JudahSon of NeariahA descendant of David through Jeconiah.View full profile →
- Jeremoth Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a Benjamite.View full profile →
- Abijah Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a BenjaminiteView full profile →
- Anathoth Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Alemeth Tribe of BenjaminSon of BecherSon of Becher, a BenjamiteView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:8
"The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עׇמְרִי | H6018H |