Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Bealiah, a Benjamite warrior, was one of the men who joined David at Ziklag.
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Bealiah is mentioned in 1Ch.12.5 as one of the Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was seeking refuge from King Saul. The context of the passage is a list of the mighty men who supported David during this time, including warriors from various tribes of Israel. Bealiah is described as a Benjamite, indicating his tribal affiliation. The fact that he joined David at Ziklag suggests that he was loyal to David and recognized him as the rightful king, even though Saul, who was also from the tribe of Benjamin, was still on the throne.
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Whose Lord is Jehovah, a Benjamite, one of David’s thirty heroes of the sling and bow (1 Chr. 12:5).
(Jehovah is lord), a Benjamite who went over to David at Ziklag. (1 Chronicles 12:5) (B.C. 1062.)
the god of an idol; in an assembly
BEALI'AH (Jehovah is Baal, i. e. lord), a Benjamite who joined David at Ziklag. 1 Chr 12:5.
BEALI'AH (Jehovah is Baal, i. e. lord), a Benjamite who joined David at Ziklag. 1 Chr 12:5.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1183
Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite;
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