Birsha
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| Hebrew / Greek | בִּרְשַׁע (H1306) |
|---|---|
| Description | King living at the time of the Patriarchs |
| Tribe or people | Canaan |
| Mentioned in | 1 verse |
| First mention | Genesis 14:2 |
Birsha is a king living at the time of the Patriarchs. He is named in 1 verse of the Bible, first in Genesis 14:2.
Verses
Genesis
- Genesis 14:2That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).
Notes
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