Lexical Definition
בְּכוֹרַת Bᵉkôwrath (bek-o-rath') Becorath N:N-M-P
feminine of בְּכוֹרָה; primogeniture
Bechorath.
- § Bechorath = "first-born"
- Bekorath, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite ancestor of Saul
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| בְּכוֹרַ֛ת | Becorath | 1Sam.9.1 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Sa.9.1
- son of: Aphiah (אֲפִיחַ)
- father of: Zeror (צְרוֹר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בְּכוֺרַת proper name, masculine (first-born) Benjamite 1Sam 9:1.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel | 9:1 |
Profile
Male • Saul's family • An ancestor of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Becorath was an ancestor of King Saul and a member of the tribe of Benjamin.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Sa.9.1;
- only referred to as Becorath בְּכוֹרַת;
- a son of Aphiah אֲפִיחַ;
- father of Zeror צְרוֹר.
Becorath is mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1 as an ancestor of King Saul, the first king of Israel. The passage introduces Saul's family background, stating that he was "a Benjamite, a man of standing." Becorath is listed in Saul's genealogy as the son of Aphiah and the father of Zeror, who was the grandfather of Saul's father, Kish. This genealogical information serves to establish Saul's lineage within the tribe of Benjamin and to highlight his family's status and influence. The mention of Becorath and the other ancestors of Saul emphasizes the importance of family heritage in Israelite society, particularly in relation to leadership and social standing.
All entries for Becorath: בְּכוֹרַת