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Erech

Erech (Biblical Place • 32.322°N, 45.636°E): now Uruk. Referenced in Gen 10:10 , Ezra 4:9 . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Spiritual Gifts (Charismata) & Ministry in the Early Church—The existence and divine distribution of spiritual gifts for building the Church is biblical-primary ( Rom 12 , 1 Cor 12 -14, Eph 4 ). However, whether miraculous sign gifts (tongues, prophecy, apostolic miracles) ceased with the apostolic age (Cessationism) or continue today (Continuationism) is a primary scholarly debate.

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Berechiah (Generation 37 • Child of Shimea ): Berechiah is a biblical figure in Generation 37, child of Shimea , parent of Asaph . ( 1 Chronicles 6:39 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3 , 1 Chronicles 6 , 1 Chronicles 9 ) Shimea (Generation 36 • Child of Michael ): Shimea is a biblical figure in Generation 36, child of Michael , parent of Berechiah. ( 1 Chronicles 6:39 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6 ) Asaph (Generation 38 • Child of Berechiah): Asaph is a biblical figure in Generation 38, child of Berechiah. ( 1 Chronicles 6:39 ) (mentioned in 2 Kings 18 , 1 Chronicles 6 , 1 Chronicles 9 ) Azrikam (Generation 42 • Child of Azel ): Azrikam is a biblical figure in Generation 42, child of Azel . ( 1 Chronicles 9:44 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3 , 1 Chronicles 8 , 1 Chronicles 9 )

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Erech (now Uruk. Referenced in Gen 10:10 , Ezra 4:9 .) Rehoboth-Ir (Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 10:11 (identified with Nineveh ).) Jezreel 3 (Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Sam 4:4 (identified with Jezreel 2 ).) Ir-shemesh (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:41 (identified with Beth-shemesh 1 ).) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Wilderness Tabernacle ( Mishkan ) — The portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites at Mount Sinai according to instructions given to Moses , housing the Outer Courtyard, the Holy Place , the Veil, and the Holy of Holies .

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Genesis 10:10 : "And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel , and Erech , and Accad , and Calneh , in the land of Shinar ."; 1 Chronicles 3:20 : "And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah , and Hasadiah, Jushab–hesed, five."; 1 Chronicles 6:39 : "And his brother Asaph , who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berechiah , the son of Shimea ,". Related canonical books and chapters: Zechariah (Old Testament • 14 Chapters), Nehemiah (Old Testament • 13 Chapters), Isaiah 8 ( Isaiah • Chapter 8 (22 verses)).

Connected Topics & Entities Book/Chapter Verse Person Place Lexicon Theology Commentary

Topics, People & Places (36)

Erech
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Biblical Place • 32.322°N, 45.636°E

now Uruk. Referenced in Gen 10:10 , Ezra 4:9 .

Berechiah
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Generation 37 • Child of Shimea

Berechiah is a biblical figure in Generation 37, child of Shimea , parent of Asaph . ( 1 Chronicles 6:39 )

Zechariah
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Old Testament • 14 Chapters

Zechariah (Old Testament, 14 chapters). Key figures: Zechariah, Berechiah , Iddo , Judah , Jacob/Israel , Joshua . Key places: Jerusalem , Zion , Babylon , Shinar , Hadrach , Damascus . Opens with: "In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the Lord unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah , the son of Iddo the proph..."

Shimea
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Generation 36 • Child of Michael

Shimea is a biblical figure in Generation 36, child of Michael , parent of Berechiah . ( 1 Chronicles 6:39 )

Nehemiah
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Old Testament • 13 Chapters

Nehemiah (Old Testament, 13 chapters). Key figures: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Asaph , Berechiah , Zadok . Key places: Jerusalem , Jericho , Gibeon , Mizpah 3 , Zanoah 1 , Keilah . Opens with: "The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace,..."

Asaph
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Generation 38 • Child of Berechiah

Asaph is a biblical figure in Generation 38, child of Berechiah . ( 1 Chronicles 6:39 )

Isaiah 8
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Isaiah • Chapter 8 (22 verses)

Moreover the Lord said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Maher–shalal–hash–baz. And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah. And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, a... Mentions: Zechariah , Judah , Jacob/Israel , Damascus , Samaria , Assyria , Shiloah , Jerusalem .

Nehemiah 6
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Nehemiah • Chapter 6 (19 verses)

Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;) That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto... Mentions: Judah , Berechiah , Ono , Jerusalem .

Zechariah 1
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Zechariah • Chapter 1 (21 verses)

In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the Lord unto Zechariah , the son of Berechiah , the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, The Lord hath been sore displeased with your fathers. Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Turn ye unto m... Mentions: Zechariah , Berechiah , Iddo , Judah , Jacob/Israel , Jerusalem , Zion .

Nehemiah 3
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Nehemiah • Chapter 3 (32 verses)

Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel. And next unto him builded the men of Jericho . And next... Mentions: Berechiah , Zadok , Uzziel , Rephaiah , Malchijah , Jericho , Gibeon , Mizpah 3 , Jerusalem , Zanoah 1 .

Genesis 10
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Genesis • Chapter 10 (32 verses)

Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah , Shem , Ham , and Japheth : and unto them were sons born after the flood. The sons of Japheth ; Gomer , and Magog , and Madai, and Javan , and Tubal , and Meshech , and Tiras. And the sons of Gomer ; Ashkenaz , and Riphath, and Togarmah. Mentions: Noah , Shem , Ham , Japheth, Cush , Ham 2 , Gomer, Magog , Javan , Tubal .

1 Chronicles 15
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 15 (29 verses)

And David made him houses in the city of David , and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent. Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites : for them hath the Lord chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever. And D... Mentions: David, Jacob/Israel , Aaron , Kohath , Uriel , Jerusalem , Hebron .

1 Chronicles 3
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 3 (24 verses)

Now these were the sons of David , which were born unto him in Hebron ; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel , of Abigail the Carmelitess: The third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur : the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggi... Mentions: David , Hebron , Daniel , Abigail , Maacah , Geshur , Jerusalem , Japhia .

1 Chronicles 9
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 9 (44 verses)

So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah , who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression. Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the p... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Judah , Benjamin , Ephraim , Manasseh , Babylon , Jerusalem , Immer , Gibeon .

1 Chronicles 6
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 6 (81 verses)

The sons of Levi ; Gershon , Kohath , and Merari . And the sons of Kohath ; Amram , Izhar , and Hebron , and Uzziel . And the children of Amram ; Aaron , and Moses , and Miriam . The sons also of Aaron ; Nadab , and Abihu , Eleazar , and Ithamar . Mentions: Levi , Gershon (Gershom), Kohath, Merari , Amram, Hebron , Jerusalem , Tahath , Uzza , Libnah 1 .

2 Chronicles 28
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2 Chronicles • Chapter 28 (27 verses)

Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem : but he did not that which was right in the sight of the Lord, like David his father: For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel , and made also molten images for Baalim. Moreover he ... Mentions: Ahaz , David , Jacob/Israel , Judah , Zichri , Jerusalem , Syria , Damascus , Ephraim , Samaria .

Rehoboth-Ir
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Biblical Place • Nineveh • 36.359°N, 43.153°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 10:11 (identified with Nineveh ).

Jezreel 3
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Biblical Place • Jezreel 2 • 32.556°N, 35.331°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Sam 4:4 (identified with Jezreel 2 ).

Ir-shemesh
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Biblical Place • Beth-shemesh 1 • 31.753°N, 34.977°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:41 (identified with Beth-shemesh 1 ).

Colossae
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Biblical Place • 37.783°N, 29.250°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Col 1:2 .

The Distribution of Grace, Edification of the Church, and Cessationist vs Continuationist Debates

The existence and divine distribution of spiritual gifts for building the Church is biblical-primary ( Rom 12 , 1 Cor 12 -14, Eph 4 ). However, whether miraculous sign gifts (tongues, prophecy, apostolic miracles) ceased with the apostolic age (Cessationism) or continue today (Continuationism) is a primary scholarly debate.

Azrikam
64% Gen 42
Generation 42 • Child of Azel

Azrikam is a biblical figure in Generation 42, child of Azel . ( 1 Chronicles 9:44 )

βῆμα
bema (bēma) [bay'-ma]
G0968 Greek noun neuter 12x
a step, stride, pace

Primary meaning: a step, stride, pace, a raised place. Strong's: a step, i.e. foot-breath; by implication, a rostrum, i.e. a tribunal. Lexical nuances: a step , stride , pace : Ac 7:5 .

Derivation: from the base of G939 (βάσις);
The Second Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 15 (39 verses)

But Nicanor, hearing that Judas and his company were in the region of Samaria , resolved to set upon them with all security on the day of rest. And when the Jews that were compelled to follow him said, O destroy not so savagely and barbarously, but give due glory to the day which ... Mentions: Judas , Hezekiah , Samaria , Jerusalem .

Judges Map
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Interactive Book Map • Judges

Geographic map plotting ancient cities, rivers, mountains, and events recorded across the Book of Judges .

Judith 15
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Judith • Chapter 15 (13 verses)

And when they that were in the tents heard, they were amazed at the thing that was come to pass. And trembling and fear fell upon them, and no man dared abide any more in the sight of his neighbor, but rushing out with one accord, they fled into every way of the plain and of the ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Asshur , Jerusalem , Gilead , Galilee , Damascus .

The Fourth Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 2 (24 verses)

And what wonder? if the lusts of the soul, after participation with what is beautiful, are frustrated, on this ground, therefore, the temperate Joseph is praised in that by reasoning, he subdued, on reflection, the indulgence of sense. For, although young, and ripe for sexual int... Mentions: Joseph , Moses , Jacob/Israel , Simeon , Levi .

Hebrews Map
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Interactive Book Map • OT.HEB

Geographic map plotting ancient cities, rivers, mountains, and events recorded across the Book of OT.HEB.

Gustave Doré — The Creation of Light (1866)
IMAGE • artwork

Magnificent wood engraving from Dor é's illustrated Bible depicting God commanding 'Let there be light' ( Genesis 1:3 ) piercing primeval darkness.

Gustave Doré • La Grande Bible de Tours / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
Helkath-hazzurim
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Biblical Place • 31.880°N, 35.280°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Sam 2:16 .

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 43 (33 verses)

The pride of the height is the firmament in its clearness, The appearance of heaven, in the spectacle of its glory. The sun when he appears, bringing tidings as he goes forth, Is a marvelous instrument, the work of the Most High: At his noon he dries up the country, And who shal...

Interactive 3D Sanctuary • Exodus 25–40

The portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites at Mount Sinai according to instructions given to Moses , housing the Outer Courtyard, the Holy Place , the Veil, and the Holy of Holies .

Gustave Doré — The Brazen Serpent in the Wilderness (1866)
IMAGE • artwork

Moses lifting the bronze serpent on the standard so that all who look upon it live (typology of the Cross).

Gustave Doré / Alphonse François (Engraver) • Library of Congress / Cabinet des Estampes Public Domain Mark 1.0
Psalms 45
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Psalms • Chapter 45 (17 verses)

My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh,... Mentions: Ophir , Tyre .

Wiki Article • Sanctuary & Geography

Constructed at Mount Sinai according to Exodus 25 –40, the Wilderness Tabernacle ( Mishkan ) and the gold-overlaid Ark of the Covenant served as the portable dwelling place of God's presence among Israel from Sinai to Shiloh and Jerusalem .

Scripture Passages (13)

And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel , and Erech , and Accad , and Calneh , in the land of Shinar .

And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah , and Hasadiah, Jushab–hesed, five.

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

And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa , the son of Elkanah , that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.

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

And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark.

Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim , Azariah the son of Johanan , Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum , and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against them that came from the war,

And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.

And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Uriah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah , the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baanah.

After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.

For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah .

In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the Lord unto Zechariah , the son of Berechiah , the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,

Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which is the month Sebat, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the Lord unto Zechariah , the son of Berechiah , the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,

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