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It is one of the towns assigned to the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name "Berak" is derived from the Hebrew root "ברק" (baraq), which means "lightning" or "flash."<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>The primary reference to Berak is found in the Book of Joshua, which details the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. In <a href="/joshua/19-25.htm">Joshua 19:25</a>, the town is listed among the cities given to the tribe of Asher: <br>· "Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the boundary touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, then it turned eastward to Beth-dagon, reached Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah-el, and went north to Beth-emek and Neiel, passing by Cabul on the left, and went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon. The boundary then turned back toward Ramah and up to the fortified city of Tyre. Then it turned toward Hosah and ended at the sea in the region of Achzib, Ummah, Aphek, and Rehob. There were twenty-two cities, along with their villages." (<a href="/joshua/19-25.htm">Joshua 19:25-30</a>)<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b> <br>Berak is situated within the territory of Asher, a region known for its fertile land and proximity to the Mediterranean Sea. The tribe of Asher was located in the northern part of Israel, bordered by the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun to the east and the sea to the west. This area was known for its agricultural productivity, particularly olive oil, which is reflected in Jacob's blessing over Asher: "Asher’s food will be rich; he will provide delicacies fit for a king." (<a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20</a>)<br><br><b>Archaeological Insights:</b> <br>While specific archaeological evidence for Berak is limited, the general region of Asher has been the subject of various excavations. These have revealed insights into the Canaanite and Israelite periods, showcasing the blend of cultures and the strategic importance of the area due to its trade routes and access to the sea.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b> <br>The mention of Berak, along with other towns in the tribal allotments, underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the land of Canaan. The distribution of the land among the tribes of Israel is a testament to God's faithfulness and the establishment of Israel as a nation. Each town and city, including Berak, represents a piece of the divine inheritance given to the descendants of the patriarchs.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While Berak itself is not a focal point of biblical narratives, its inclusion in the tribal allotments highlights the comprehensive nature of God's promise to His people. The town's mention serves as a reminder of the historical and spiritual journey of the Israelites as they settled in the land promised to their forefathers.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1289.htm"><span class="l">1289. <b>berak</b> -- to kneel, bless</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1288, 1289. <b>berak</b>. 1290 . to kneel, bless. Transliteration: <b>berak</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (ber-ak') Short Definition: blessed. <b>...</b> 1288, 1289. <b>berak</b>. 1290 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1289.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1291.htm"><span class="l">1291. <b>berak</b> -- the knee</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1290, 1291. <b>berak</b>. 1292 . the knee. Transliteration: <b>berak</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (beh'-rek) Short Definition: knees. <b>...</b> 1290, 1291. <b>berak</b>. 1292 . Strong's Numbers <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1291.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1139.htm"><span class="l">1139. Bene-beraq -- "sons of lightning," a city in Dan</span></a><br><b>...</b> Bene-beraq. 1140 . "sons of lightning," a city in Dan. Transliteration: Bene-beraq<br> Phonetic Spelling: (ben-ay'-ber-ak') Short Definition: Bene-<b>berak</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1139.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/755a.htm"><span class="l">755a. arkubbah -- the knee</span></a><br><b>...</b> the knee. Transliteration: arkubbah Short Definition: knees. Word Origin (Aramaic)<br> from <b>berak</b> Definition the knee NASB Word Usage knees (1). 755, 755a. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/755a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_8/chapter_isennacherib_705-681_b_c.htm"><span class="l">Sennacherib (705-681 BC )</span></a> <br><b>...</b> they did not arrive in time to save Zedekiah: Sennacherib razed to the ground all<br> his strongholds one after another, Beth-dagon, Joppa, Bene-<b>berak</b>, and Hazor <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter isennacherib 705-681 b c.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/berak.htm"><span class="l"><b>Berak</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Berak</b> (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:45 Jehud, Bene<br><b>Berak</b>, Gath Rimmon, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/berak.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bene-berak.htm"><span class="l">Bene-<b>berak</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Bene-<b>berak</b>. Beneberak, Bene-<b>berak</b>. Bene-be'rak . Int. Standard<br> Bible Encyclopedia BENE-<b>BERAK</b>. ben-e-be'-rak (bene beraq <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bene-berak.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jehud.htm"><span class="l">Jehud (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia JEHUD. je'-hud (yehudh): A town in the lot<br> of Dan named between Baalath and Bene-<b>berak</b> (Joshua 19:45). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jehud.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gath-rimmon.htm"><span class="l">Gath-rimmon (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (1) A city in the territory of Dan named with Bene-<b>berak</b> and Me-jarkon <b>...</b> Joshua<br> 19:45 and Jehud, and Bene-<b>berak</b>, and Gath-rimmon, (ASV BBE DBY JPS WBS YLT NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gath-rimmon.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bene-be'rak.htm"><span class="l">Bene-be'rak (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Bene-be'rak. Bene-<b>berak</b>, Bene-be'rak. Benediction . <b>...</b> Bene-be'rak (1 Occurrence).<br> Joshua 19:45 and Jehud, and Bene-<b>berak</b>, and Gath-rimmon; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bene-be'rak.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beneberak.htm"><span class="l">Beneberak (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BENE-<b>BERAK</b>. ben-e-be'-rak (bene beraq; Banebarak):<br> A town in the territory of Dan (Joshua 19:45), represented <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beneberak.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/berea.htm"><span class="l">Berea (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/berea.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gath-rim'mon.htm"><span class="l">Gath-rim'mon (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Gath-rimmon, Gath-rim'mon. Gaudy . Multi-Version Concordance Gath-rim'mon<br> (4 Occurrences). Joshua 19:45 and Jehud, and Bene-<b>berak</b>, and Gath-rimmon; (See RSV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gath-rim'mon.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gathrimmon.htm"><span class="l">Gathrimmon (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GATH-RIMMON. (1) A city in the territory of Dan<br> named with Bene-<b>berak</b> and Me-jarkon, in the plain not far from Joppa (Joshua 19 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gathrimmon.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bene.htm"><span class="l">Bene (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> place. (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS RSV). Joshua 19:45 Jehud, Bene <b>Berak</b>, Gath<br> Rimmon, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bene.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Berak (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/19-45.htm">Joshua 19:45</a></span><br />Jehud, Bene <span class="boldtext">Berak</span>, Gath Rimmon,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/berak.htm">Berak</a></p><a name="rel" 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