Old Testament
Beracah
A Benjamite warrior and expert archer who joined David at Ziklag.
Beracah was a skilled warrior from the tribe of Benjamin who defected to support David while he was hiding from Saul. He is listed among the mighty men who could use both their right and left hands to sling stones or shoot arrows. His inclusion in the text highlights the diverse coalition of supporters who recognized David as the future king of Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 12:3
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 12:3
Where Beracah appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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