Berechiah Summary
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Berechiah, son of Meshezabel, repaired sections of Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's time.
father of Meshullam (NEH 3:4)
Lineage: Meshezabeel › Berechiah
Names
- en Berechiah
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Berechiah
· Also called · H1296 G914 · NEH 3:4 y-h-v-h blesses
- en Berekiah · Also called
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בֶּרֶכְיָה
berekhəyah · H1296 · NEH 3:4 y-h-v-h blesses
- he בֶּרֶכְיָה · H1296K
- el Βαραχιου Baraxiou · G914 · NEH 3:4
- bg Варахия
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Family of origin
- Father: Meshezabeel
- Mother: Unknown
One-parent family
- Son: Meshullam
Berechiah Article
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Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, was an Israelite who actively participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. He repaired two sections of the wall, one near the residence of Eliashib the high priest (Neh. 3:4) and another near his own house (Neh. 3:30). Berechiah's dedication to the restoration of Jerusalem's defenses exemplifies the collective effort and unity of the Jewish community in the face of opposition. Additionally, Berechiah's son Meshullam was married to the daughter of Tobiah the Ammonite, one of Nehemiah's adversaries (Neh. 6:18), highlighting the complex social and political dynamics of the time.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Berechiah_5) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Berechiah@Neh.3.4-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, berechiah_474)