Zemirah זְמִירָה
Son of Becher, a Benjamite
Who is Zemirah in the Bible?
Zemirah was a son of Becher and a grandson of Benjamin, making him a member of one of Israel's founding tribes. He appears in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles 7:8, where he is listed among the descendants of Benjamin through his father Becher. His brothers included Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth, indicating he came from a prominent Benjamite family. Though little else is recorded about Zemirah's individual life or accomplishments, his inclusion in the biblical genealogy serves to document the tribal lineage and family structure of Benjamin during Israel's early history.
Biography
Zemirah was a son of Becher, who was a son of Benjamin, according to the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7. He is mentioned along with his brothers Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth.
Family
Siblings
- 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 →
- Omri MaleSon of MichaelChief of the tribe of IssacharView 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 Becher’s sons."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְמִירָה |