The Becherites are a lesser-known group mentioned in the genealogical records of the Bible. They are descendants of Becher, who was one of the sons of Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The Becherites are part of the larger tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 46:21 · The first mention of Becher is found in the list of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt. "The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard."

2. Numbers 26:38 · In the census of the Israelites in the wilderness, the descendants of Becher are noted as a distinct family within the tribe of Benjamin. "The descendants of Benjamin by their clans were: the Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham."

3. 1 Chronicles 7:6-8 · The genealogies in Chronicles provide additional details about the descendants of Becher. "The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael—three in all. The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher."

Historical and Cultural Context:

The Becherites, as part of the tribe of Benjamin, played a role in the early history of Israel. The tribe of Benjamin was known for its fierce warriors and played a significant role in several key biblical events. The tribe's territory was located between the powerful tribes of Judah and Ephraim, which often placed them in a strategic position in the history of Israel.

The Becherites, like other clans within the tribe of Benjamin, would have participated in the tribal confederation of Israel during the period of the Judges and the early monarchy. The tribe of Benjamin was nearly wiped out in a civil war described in Judges 20, but it later recovered and continued to be an important part of the Israelite confederation.

Theological Significance:

The inclusion of the Becherites in the genealogical records underscores the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative. Each clan and family within the tribes of Israel had a role to play in the unfolding account of God's covenant with His people. The genealogies serve to connect the people of Israel to their patriarchal ancestors and to the promises made by God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

The Becherites, though not prominent in the biblical narrative, are a testament to the faithfulness of God in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises through the generations. The detailed genealogies in the Bible highlight the continuity of God's plan and the importance of each family within the larger community of Israel.1076. Bakri -- descendant of Becher
... Bakri. 1077 . descendant of Becher. Transliteration: Bakri Phonetic Spelling:
(bak-ree') Short Definition: Becherites. ... of Becher NASB Word Usage Becherites (1) ...
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... Multi-Version Concordance Becherites (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:35 These
are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah ...
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Becher (4 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BECHER. (1) Son of Benjamin (Genesis 46:21 1
Chronicles 7:6, 8). (2) Son of Ephraim whose family is called Becherites (the King ...
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Tahanite (1 Occurrence)
... 26:35 These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family
of the Shuthelahites; of Becher, the family of the Becherites; of Tahan, the ...
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Tahan (2 Occurrences)
... 26:35 These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family
of the Shuthelahites; of Becher, the family of the Becherites; of Tahan, the ...
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Tahanites (1 Occurrence)
... 26:35 These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family
of the Shuthelahites; of Becher, the family of the Becherites; of Tahan, the ...
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Bekerite (1 Occurrence)
... 26:35 These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family
of the Shuthelahites; of Becher, the family of the Becherites; of Tahan, the ...
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Beker (4 Occurrences)
... 26:35 These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family
of the Shuthelahites; of Becher, the family of the Becherites; of Tahan, the ...
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Bechorath (1 Occurrence)

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Shuthelahites (1 Occurrence)
... 26:35 These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family
of the Shuthelahites; of Becher, the family of the Becherites; of Tahan, the ...
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Shuthelah (4 Occurrences)
... 26:35 These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family
of the Shuthelahites; of Becher, the family of the Becherites; of Tahan, the ...
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