Berechiah
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
- 1 Chronicles 6:39 Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,
- 1 Chronicles 15:17 So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
- 1 Chronicles 15:23 Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.