Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Bered was a descendant of Ephraim through Shuthelah.
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Bered is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim as a descendant of Shuthelah, the son of Ephraim (1Ch. 7:20). Ephraim was one of the two sons of Joseph, who received a double portion of inheritance among the tribes of Israel. No further details about Bered's life or role are provided in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the Israelites, particularly within the tribe of Ephraim, which would later play a significant role in the northern kingdom of Israel.
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Hail. (1.) A town in the south of Palestine (Gen. 16:14), in the desert of Shur, near Lahai-roi. (2.) A son of Shuthelah, and grandson of Ephraim (1 Chr. 7:20).
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1260
The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son,
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