Who was Bela?

Son of Benjamin.

The story of Bela

Bela - King
Bela - King
King

Bela was a biblical figure mentioned in the book of Genesis. He was the son of Benjamin and the grandson of Jacob. He was the fifth son of Benjamin and the second youngest of the twelve sons of Jacob. Bela was the founder of the city of Bela, which is now known as Zoar. He is best known for being the ancestor of the tribe of Benjamin. Bela was born in the land of Canaan and was the son of Benjamin and the grandson of Jacob. He had eleven brothers, including Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, and Joseph. Bela was the fifth son of Benjamin and the second youngest of the twelve sons of Jacob. Bela is best known for being the ancestor of the tribe of Benjamin. He is also known for founding the city of Bela, which is now known as Zoar. Bela is mentioned in the book of Genesis as one of the sons of Benjamin. He is also mentioned in the book of Numbers as one of the twelve sons of Jacob. Bela is an important figure in the Bible and is remembered for being the ancestor of the tribe of Benjamin and for founding the city of Bela. He is an important figure in the history of the Israelites and is remembered for his role in the founding of the city of Bela.

Name meaning

Destruction

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

King

First mention

Genesis 14:2

Appearances in the Bible

14 mentions

Bela in the Bible

Explore all 8 chapters where Bela appears

Genesis

Chapter 14

Abraham Rescues Lot

This chapter tells the story of a battle between different kings and how Abram rescues his nephew Lot.

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Genesis

Chapter 36

The Genealogy of Esau

This chapter lists the descendants of Esau, also known as Edom.

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Genesis

Chapter 46

Jacob and His Family Move to Egypt

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

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Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 1

Genealogy from Adam to Abraham

A genealogy of the descendants of Adam through Jacob, including the tribes of Israel.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 5

Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 7

Genealogy of the Tribes of Israel

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 8

Descendants of Benjamin

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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