Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Bocheru was a son of Azel and a descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.
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Also known as Bokeru
Bocheru was a son of Azel and a descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin (1Chr. 8:38; 9:44). He is mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin, which trace the lineage of Saul and his descendants. The genealogies in 1Chronicles 8 and 9 provide a detailed record of the Benjamite families, highlighting their importance within the nation of Israel. Bocheru's inclusion in these lists demonstrates the significance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records, even for those who were not part of the royal line of David.
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(youth), son of Azel, according to the present Hebrew text of (1 Chronicles 8:38)
BOCH'ERU (youth), the son of Azel. 1 Chr 8:38; 1 Chr 9:44.
BOCH'ERU (youth), the son of Azel. 1 Chr 8:38; 1 Chr 9:44.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1074
Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
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