Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(evil). (1) A descendant of Asher (Gen. 46:17; Num. 26:44-45; 1 Chron. 7:30-31). (2) An Ephraimite (1 Chron. 7:23). (3) A chief of Benjamin (1 Chron. 8:13,16). (4) A Levite (1 Chron. 23:10-11).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Asher (Gen. 46:17; Num. 26:44-45; 1 Chron. 7:30-31).
2. Son of Ephraim (1 Chron. 7:23).
3. Son of Elpaal, Benjamite (1 Chron. 8:13,16).
4. Son of Shimei, a Gershonite (1 Chron. 23:10-11).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
apparently from the feminine of 7451 with a prepositional prefix; in trouble; Beriah, the name of four Israelites
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
In calamity, or trouble:―the name of four Israelites, 1 Chron. 7:23. {In calamitate}