How to Pronounce Bichri

BIK-rye

Bichri is pronounced BIK-rye (ˈbɪkraɪ): two syllables, stress on the first.

What does Bichri mean?

Bichri means “first-born; first fruits”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Who was Bichri?

Bichri was the father of Sheba, the Benjamite who led a revolt against King David after Absalom's rebellion (2 Samuel 20:1). Throughout the account his son is repeatedly called Sheba the son of Bichri, pursued by Joab until the people of Abel cut off Sheba's head and ended the uprising (2 Samuel 20:22).

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