SummarySTEPBible TIPNR
An ancestor of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.
father of Zeror (1SA 9:1), ancestor of King Saul
Lineage: Aphiah › Becorath
Names
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Becorath
· Also called · H1064 none · 1SA 9:1 firstborn
- en Bekorath · Also called
- en Bechorath · Also called
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בְּכוֹרַ֛ת
bəkorath · H1064 · 1SA 9:1 firstborn
- he בְּכוֹרַת · H1064
- el Βαχιρ basiléa Laxis · none · 1SA 9:1
- bg Бехорат
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Becorath Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Becorath was an ancestor of King Saul and a member of the tribe of Benjamin.
Becorath Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Becorath is mentioned in 1Sa 9:1 as an ancestor of King Saul, the first king of Israel. The passage introduces Saul's family background, stating that he was "a Benjamite, a man of standing." Becorath is listed in Saul's genealogy as the son of Aphiah and the father of Zeror, who was the grandfather of Saul's father, Kish. This genealogical information serves to establish Saul's lineage within the tribe of Benjamin and to highlight his family's status and influence. The mention of Becorath and the other ancestors of Saul emphasizes the importance of family heritage in Israelite society, particularly in relation to leadership and social standing.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Becorath_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Becorath@1Sa.9.1)