בֵּרִים H1276
The Berites, an obscure group or place mentioned in 2 Samuel 20:14 (textual difficulty)
This plural form appears in 2 Samuel 20:14, in the account of Sheba's rebellion against David. The text is problematic: 'and all the Berites' (kol-ha-Berim) assembled. Many scholars, following the Vulgate, read 'Bichrites' (followers of Bichri, Sheba's clan). The Septuagint suggests 'chosen men' (bachrim). Others propose 'Bichrim' or emend to another reading. The Masoretic 'Berites' may preserve an otherwise unknown place or clan name, but textual uncertainty makes confident interpretation difficult. Context suggests supporters who joined Sheba's revolt.
Sentidos
1. sense 1 — An uncertain plural term in 2 Samuel 20:14, either referring to 'the Berites' (an otherwise unknown group/location) or representing a textual corruption. Proposed emendations include 'Bichrites' (Sheba's clan), 'chosen men,' or 'Bichrrim.' The context—supporters gathering to Sheba ben Bichri's rebellion—suggests either his kinsmen or men from a specific location. Multilingual renderings (berim, Berites) often transliterate, acknowledging the textual difficulty. Commentaries generally favor emendation to 'Bichrites' or 'chosen men' based on ancient versions. 1×
AR["الْبِيرِيِّينَ"]·ben["বেরীম"]·DE["der-Berites"]·EN["the-Berites"]·FR["le-Berites"]·heb["ה-ברים"]·HI["बेरी"]·ID["-orang-Beri"]·IT["il-Berites"]·jav["tiyang-Biri"]·KO["그-베림-사람들"]·PT["os-beritas"]·RU["Берим"]·ES["los-berim"]·SW["wote"]·TR["Berimler"]·urd["بیری"]
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בֵּרִים 2 S 20:14 obscure, many after 𝔙 read בַּחֻרִים; Klo prefers הַבִּכְרִים after 𝔊 & so Dr.