Bible Dictionary

Bera

People & Groups • Old Testament

The king of Sodom who was defeated by Chedorlaomer and his allied kings in the battle of the Valley of Siddim.

Definition

Bera was the king of Sodom during the invasion of the four kings under Chedorlaomer. His name is explained as “gift” or “son of evil.”

Bera appears in the account of the battle in the Valley of Siddim and the defeat of Sodom by Chedorlaomer and his allies.

Bera belonged to the group of local kings who opposed the invading coalition in the Valley of Siddim.

Genesis 14:2 Genesis 14:8 Genesis 14:17 Genesis 14:21

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Gift, or son of evil, king of Sodom at the time of the invasion of the four kings under Chedorlaomer (Gen. 14:2, 8, 17, 21).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(son of evil) king of Sodom. (Genesis 14:2) also (Genesis 14:17,21)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>be'-ra (bera`, "gift"(?); compare HPN, 74 note): King of Sodom (Ge 14:2) who in the battle of Siddim was subdued by Chedorlaomer.</p>