Berechiah
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897) · International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)
THE DICTIONARY — Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
blessed by Jehovah. (1.) Son of Shimea, and father of Asaph the musician (1 Chronicles 6:39; 15:17). (2.) One of the seven Ephraimite chieftains, son of Meshillemoth (2 Chronicles 28:12). (3.) The fourth of the five sons of Zerubbabel, of the royal family of Judah (1 Chronicles 3:20). (4.) The father of the prophet Zechariah (1:1,7).
THE FULL ARTICLE — from the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915), general editor James Orr — public domain, printed whole.
ber-e-ki'-a (berekhyah, berekhyahu, "Yahweh blesses," HPN, 216, 287):
(1) A descendant of David (1Ch 3:20).
(2) The father of Asaph, the singer (1Ch 6:39 the King James Version "Berachiah"; 1Ch 15:17).
(3) A former inhabitant of Jerusalem, a Levee (1Ch 9:16).
(4) A doorkeeper 'for the ark at David's time (1Ch 15:23).
(5) One of the heads of the children of Ephraim (2Ch 28:12).
(6) The father of Meshullam the builder (Ne 3:4,30; 6:18).
(7) The father of the prophet Zechariah (Zec 11:7).
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