Reference: Berechiah
Easton
blessed by Jehovah.
(1.) Son of Shimea, and father of Asaph the musician (1Ch 6:39; 15:17).
(2.) One of the seven Ephraimite chieftains, son of Meshillemoth (2Ch 28:12).
(3.) The fourth of the five sons of Zerubbabel, of the royal family of Judah (1Ch 3:20).
Fausets
Hastings
Morish
Berechi'ah
1. Descendant of the royal family of Judah. 1Ch 3:20.
2. Father of Asaph, a 'singer,' 1Ch 6:39 (BERACHIAH); 15:17.
3. Levite, son of Asa. 1Ch 9:16.
4. Levite, a door keeper 'for the ark.' 1Ch 15:23.
5. Son of Meshillemoth: he opposed the captives from Judah being brought into Samaria. 2Ch 28:12.
Smith
Berechi'ah
(blessed of Jehovah).
1. A descendant of the royal family of Judah.
2. A man mentioned as the father of Meshullam, who assisted in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
3. A Levite.
4. A doorkeeper for the ark.
5. One of the tribe of Ephraim in the time of Ahaz.
6. Father of Asaph the singer.
[BERACHIAH]
See Berachiah
7. Father of Zechariah.