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Berechiah

Asaph's father, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · Tribe of Levi · named in 3 verses

the name means knee (i.e. blessing) of Jah Strong's Lexicon

Berechiah, a Levite, was a musician and gatekeeper during David's reign.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Blessed by Jehovah. (1.) Son of Shimea, and father of Asaph the musician (1 Chr. 6:39; 15:17).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Parents Shimea
Children Asaph

From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.

First named at 1 Chronicles 6:39.

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Verses that name Berechiah