Berechiah
Berechiah, a Levite, was a musician and gatekeeper during David's reign.
MaleAsaph's fatherTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A musician from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 6:39; only referred to as Berechiah (בֶּרֶכְיָה); a son of Shimea; father of Asaph.
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- בֶּרֶכְיָהBerechiah
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3 verses
- Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
- So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
- Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.