be'-ker (bekher, "the firstborn"; compare HPN, 88): (1) Son of Benjamin (Gen 46:21; 1 Ch 7:6,8). (2) Son of Ephraim whose family is called Becherites (the King James Version "Bachrites"), Nu 26:35 (1 Ch 7:20 called Bered). Compare BERED.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'BECHER'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.