Person

Berechiah

also BerachiahMale

Son of Shimea, and father of Asaph the musician (1 Chr. 6:39; 15:17).

Relationships

Children Asaph (Levite)

Parents Shimea

Member of Tribe of Levi

Key verses

1 Chronicles 6:39

His brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,

1 Chronicles 15:17

So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brothers, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brothers, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;

1 Chronicles 15:23

Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark.