Bichri Summary
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Bichri, a Benjamite, was the father of Sheba, who led a rebellion against King David.
father of Sheba (2SA 20:6)
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Bichri
first-born; first fruits
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Bichri
· Also called · H1075 none · 2SA 20:1 firstborn
- en Bikri · Also called
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בִּכְרִי
bikhəriy · H1075 · 2SA 20:1 firstborn
- he בִּכְרִי · H1075
- he בֵּרִים · H1276
- el Βοχορι Boxori · none · 2SA 20:1
- bg Вихри
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Bichri Article
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Bichri was a Benjamite mentioned as the father of Sheba, a man who led a rebellion against King David (2Sa. 20). After the death of Absalom, David returned to Jerusalem and faced a new challenge when Sheba, son of Bichri, rallied the Israelites against the king, saying, "We have no share in David, no part in Jesse's son!" (2Sa. 20:1). Sheba's rebellion posed a significant threat to David's reign, prompting the king to send his forces, led by Joab, to pursue the rebel. Joab's army besieged the city of Abel-beth-maacah, where Sheba had taken refuge. The city was spared when a wise woman negotiated with Joab and convinced the inhabitants to behead Sheba, thus ending the rebellion (2Sa. 20:14-22). The incident involving Sheba, son of Bichri, highlights the tensions and challenges faced by David in consolidating his rule over all Israel.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Bichri_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Bichri@2Sa.20.1-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, bichri_493)