Man or town at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Birzaith was a town or Malchiel, descendant of Asher through his son Beriah.
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Also known as Birzavith · Birzoth
Birzaith is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher as a town or son of Birzaith, a descendant of Beriah, one of Asher's sons (1Ch. 7:31). Asher was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the founder of the tribe that bore his name. No further details about Birzaith's life or role are provided in the biblical text. The inclusion of Birzaith in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the Israelites, particularly within the tribe of Asher.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1269
The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.
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