Bible Dictionary

Becher

The name Becher means “first begotten; first fruits”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

First-born; a youth, the second son of Benjamin (Gen. 46:21), who came down to Egypt with Jacob. It is probable that he married an Ephraimitish heiress, and that his descendants were consequently reckoned among the tribe of Ephraim (Num. 26:35; 1 Chr. 7:20, 21). They are not reckoned among the descendants of Benjamin (Num. 26:38).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(young or firstborn)
  1. The second son of Benjamin, according to the list in both (Genesis 46:21) and 1Chr 7:6 But omitted in (1 Chronicles 8:1) (B.C. about 1690.)
  2. Son of Ephraim, (Numbers 26:35) called Bered in (1 Chronicles 7:20) Same as the preceding.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

(1) Son of Benjamin (Ge 46:21; 1Ch 7:6,8).

(2) Son of Ephraim whose family is called Becherites (the King James Version "Bachrites"), Nu 26:35 (1Ch 7:20 called Bered). Compare BERED.