Bible Dictionary
Beraiah
A Benjaminite chief, identified as the son of Shimhi.
Definition
Beraiah, whose name is explained as “Yah hath created,” was a son of Shimei and a chief man of Benjamin.
Biblical Usage
Beraiah appears in the genealogical and tribal record of Benjamin as the son of Shimei.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “created by Jehovah.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(created by Jehovah), son of Shimhi, a chief man of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 8:21)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>be-ri'-a (bera'yah, "Yah hath created"): A son of Shimei of the house of Benjamin (1Ch 8:21).</p>