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Berites

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bē´rı̄ts ( בּרים , bērı̄m ; according to Klostermann and others, בּכרים , bikhrı̄m ): The word is found only once in the Old Testament (2 Samuel 20:14 ). The passage seems to be doubtful. The suggestion of Klostermann does not improve matters any; the other proposed reading, בּחרים , baḥūrı̄m (Vulgate, viri electi ), "choice young men," is to be preferred.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Berites'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/b/berites.html. 1915.

Bible Encyclopedias Berites

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Bible Encyclopedias
Berites