Old Testament
Bichri
A Benjamite man whose son Sheba led a rebellion against King David.
Bichri is identified in 2 Samuel 20 as the father of Sheba, the man who incited the northern tribes to revolt against David following the death of Absalom. While Bichri himself is not an active participant in the narrative, his name serves to identify the lineage of the rebel leader. His mention highlights the lingering tribal tensions between the house of Saul and the house of David during the transition of power.
In the text
- Verses
- 9
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 20:1
- Last appears
- 2 Samuel 20:22
Where Bichri appears
9 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Ziba11 versesA servant of Saul's house who became the steward of Mephibosheth's land under King David.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Nabal18 versesA wealthy but foolish man of Maon who insulted David and died after a divine judgment.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Rizpah4 versesA concubine of King Saul who displayed profound maternal devotion by guarding the bodies of her executed sons.
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