בְּאֵרָה (be.e.rah)
be.e.rah
Beerah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Beerah, meaning "well," identifies a specific Reubenite leader mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:6. He appears as the son of Baal and is listed among the tribal chiefs during the period of the divided monarchy. His inclusion in this genealogy places him within the lineage of one of Israel’s twelve tribes.
Historical records indicate that Beerah was exiled to Assyria, a detail that aligns with the broader narrative of the northern tribes' displacement. The name itself evokes imagery of water sources, which were vital for survival in the region. This single reference preserves his memory as part of the tribal structure before the Assyrian conquest.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Beerah is a name that appears only once in Scripture, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 5:6. His name means "well," a fitting image for someone belonging to the tribe of Reuben, whose inheritance lay in land where water sources were essential for survival. In the ancient Near East, wells represented life, community, and God’s provision in harsh environments.
Though Beerah is not a central figure in the biblical narrative, his inclusion reminds us that God remembers every member of His people. The text notes he was carried away captive by the Assyrian king, marking the end of an era for the northern tribes. Yet, his name is preserved in Scripture, showing that no one is forgotten by God, even when history seems to fade.
This single mention invites us to trust that our lives, however quiet or obscure they may seem, are known and valued by the Lord. Just as wells sustained life in dry places, God sustains His people through every season. We can find comfort in knowing that our place in God’s story is secure, regardless of how much the world notices.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Beerah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בְּאֵרָ֣ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 5:6
and Beerah his son, whom Tilgath Pilneser king of Assyria carried away captive. He was prince of the Reubenites.
This verse identifies Beerah as a Reubenite prince and records his captivity, linking his personal fate to the broader exile of the northern tribes.