Bible Dictionary
Bariah
Bariah was a descendant of David in the royal line through Solomon, mentioned among the descendants of Shemaiah.
Definition
Bariah, meaning “fugitive,” was a descendant of David in the royal line through Solomon. He was one of the five sons of Shemaiah.
Biblical Usage
Bariah is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah’s royal family in 1 Chronicles. His father, Shemaiah, is counted with the sons in the genealogical record.
Historical Background
The supplied material places Bariah in a postexilic genealogical setting and dates the reference before 410 BC.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fugitive, one of Shemaiah’s five sons. Their father is counted along with them in 1 Chr. 3:22.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(fugitive), a descendant of the royal family of Judah. (1 Chronicles 3:22) (B.C. before 410.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ba-ri'-ah (bariach, "fugitive"): Bariah was a descendant of David in the line of Solomon (1Ch 3:22).</p>