Old Testament
Becorath
An ancestor of King Saul, identified as the son of Aphiah and father of Abiel.
Becorath is mentioned only in the genealogy of King Saul found in 1 Samuel 9:1. He serves as a link in the ancestral line connecting the tribe of Benjamin to the first king of Israel. His inclusion provides historical context for Saul's lineage.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 9:1
- Last appears
- 1 Samuel 9:1
Where Becorath appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Hannah11 versesA godly woman who prayed fervently for a son and dedicated Samuel to the Lord's service.
- Eli30 versesEli was a high priest and judge of Israel who mentored Samuel and oversaw the tabernacle at Shiloh.
- Nabal18 versesA wealthy but foolish man of Maon who insulted David and died after a divine judgment.
- Achish16 versesThe Philistine king of Gath who provided sanctuary to David while he was fleeing from King Saul.
- Hophni5 versesA corrupt priest and son of Eli who died in battle after the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant.
- Doeg3 versesAn Edomite servant of Saul who betrayed David and massacred the priests of Nob.
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