A man from the tribe of Levi, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:39 as the father of Asaph and a carrier of the ark during the time of King David.
About Berechiah (1 Chronicles 6:39)
A Levite from the family of Gershon. He was the father of Asaph (1 Chronicles 6:39; 15:17). Asaph was a famous musician of Israel.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Shimea (1 Chronicles 6:39)
- Child
- Asaph (Son of Berechiah)
Key References
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.
So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.
All Scripture References (3)
1 Chronicles (3)
Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.
So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.