Reference: Berites

BERITES or BERIM. A clan mentioned with Abel and Beth-Maachah in N. Palestine, visited by Joab in pursuing Sheba, son of Bichri (2Sa 20:14), "all the Berites." They followed him at his call.

2Sa 20:14. The reading Bichrites is suggested, though not actually given, by Septuagint and Vulgate See art. Sheba.

Be'rites

People in the north of Palestine, possibly the descendants of Beri. 2Sa 20:14.