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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Beker</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/b/beker.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/46-21.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/b/beker.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Beker</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/b/bekas.htm" title="Bekas">◄</a> Beker <a href="/topical/b/bekerite.htm" title="Bekerite">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Introduction:</b> <br>Beker is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogies of the tribes of Israel. His name, which can mean "young camel" or "firstborn," appears in the context of the descendants of Benjamin and Ephraim, two of the twelve tribes of Israel. Beker's lineage and the tribes associated with him play a role in the broader narrative of Israel's history and God's covenant with His people.<br><br><b>Beker, Son of Benjamin:</b> <br>Beker is first mentioned as one of the sons of Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. In <a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Genesis 46:21</a>, the Berean Standard Bible lists Beker among the sons of Benjamin who went to Egypt with Jacob: "The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard." This passage highlights Beker's place within the family of Jacob, also known as Israel, and underscores the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative.<br><br>In <a href="/1_chronicles/7-6.htm">1 Chronicles 7:6-8</a> , Beker is again mentioned as a descendant of Benjamin: "The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael—three in all. The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher." This genealogy provides insight into the expansion and development of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the smaller tribes of Israel, yet significant in its contributions to Israel's history, including the first king, Saul.<br><br><b>Beker, Son of Ephraim:</b> <br>In another context, Beker is mentioned as a descendant of Ephraim, the son of Joseph. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-20.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-21</a> states: "The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the men of Gath, who were born in the land, because they went down to steal their livestock." Although Beker is not directly named in this passage, the broader genealogy of Ephraim includes Beker as a descendant, as noted in other biblical references.<br><br><b>Tribal Significance:</b> <br>The tribes of Benjamin and Ephraim, both associated with Beker, hold significant roles in the history of Israel. Benjamin, though small, was known for its warriors and produced notable figures such as King Saul and the Apostle Paul. Ephraim, on the other hand, was one of the leading tribes of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and often symbolized the entire northern tribes in prophetic literature.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>Beker's inclusion in the genealogies of both Benjamin and Ephraim reflects the importance of family and tribal identity in the biblical narrative. These genealogies serve not only as historical records but also as theological affirmations of God's faithfulness to His covenant people. Through these lineages, the Bible traces the unfolding of God's redemptive plan, ultimately leading to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who fulfills the promises made to the patriarchs.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While Beker himself may not be a prominent figure in biblical accounts, his presence in the genealogies of Benjamin and Ephraim underscores the interconnectedness of the tribes of Israel and the unfolding of God's covenantal promises throughout history.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1071.htm"><span class="l">1071. <b>Beker</b> -- "young camel," two Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1070, 1071. <b>Beker</b>. 1072 . "young camel," two Israelites. Transliteration:<br> <b>Beker</b> Phonetic Spelling: (beh'-ker) Short Definition: Becher. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1071.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1070.htm"><span class="l">1070. <b>beker</b> -- dromedary</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1069, 1070. <b>beker</b>. 1071 . dromedary. Transliteration: <b>beker</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (beh'-ker) Short Definition: camel. <b>...</b> 1069, 1070. <b>beker</b>. 1071 . Strong's Numbers <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1070.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1076.htm"><span class="l">1076. Bakri -- descendant of Becher</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from <b>Beker</b> Definition desc. <b>...</b> Bachrites. Patronymically from <b>Beker</b>; a Bakrite<br> (collectively) or descendants of <b>Beker</b> -- Bachrites. see HEBREW <b>Beker</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1076.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1072.htm"><span class="l">1072. bikrah -- a young camel, dromedary</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1). dromedary. Feminine of <b>beker</b>; a young she-camel -- dromedary. see HEBREW<br> <b>beker</b>. 1071, 1072. bikrah. 1073 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1072.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/beker.htm"><span class="l"><b>Beker</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Beker</b> (4 Occurrences). Genesis 46:21 The sons of Benjamin:<br> Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beker.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bekerite.htm"><span class="l">Bekerite (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bekerite.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bekas.htm"><span class="l">Bekas (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bekas.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Eliezer-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Eliezer in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><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">Beker (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Genesis 46:21</a></span><br />The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/26-35.htm">Numbers 26:35</a></span><br />These are the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family of the Shuthelahites; of Becher, the family of the Becherites; of Tahan, the family of the Tahanites.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-6.htm">1 Chronicles 7:6</a></span><br />The sons of Benjamin: Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-8.htm">1 Chronicles 7:8</a></span><br />The sons of Becher: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jeremoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/beker.htm">Beker</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/beker.htm">Beker (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bel.htm">Bel (3 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/b/bekas.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Bekas"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Bekas" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/b/bekerite.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Bekerite"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Bekerite" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>