### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **Zᵉmîyrâh**, represented by `{{H2160}}`, is the name of an Israelite, **Zemira**. It appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the Bible. The name itself is defined as the feminine of זָמִיר, meaning song.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole appearance of `{{H2160}}` in the biblical narrative is within a genealogical record. **Zemira** is listed as one of the sons of Becher `{{H1071}}` in the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin [[1 Chronicles 7:8]]. This mention serves to establish a specific family line within the larger tribal structure of Israel.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words clarify the genealogical context of Zemira:
* `{{H1071}}` **Beker** (Beker, the name of two Israelites; Becher): This is the name of Zemira's father. He is identified as a son of Benjamin [[1 Chronicles 7:6]] and his descendants form the family of the Bachrites [[Numbers 26:35]].
* `{{H1121}}` **bên** (a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense): This foundational word for "son" is used to frame the entire lineage in which Zemira is found, as in "the sons of Becher" [[1 Chronicles 7:8]].
* `{{H3135}}` **Yôwʻâsh** (Jehovahhastened; Joash, the name of two Israelites): Listed as a brother of Zemira [[1 Chronicles 7:8]], he is also mentioned elsewhere as being in charge of "the cellars of oil" [[1 Chronicles 27:28]].
### Theological Significance
The theological significance of `{{H2160}}` is primarily derived from its inclusion in the biblical genealogies.
* **Genealogical Record:** The placement of Zemira within the lineage of Becher `{{H1071}}`, a son of Benjamin, anchors this individual within the covenant family of Israel. Such lists were vital for establishing tribal identity and inheritance.
* **Meaning of the Name:** While the text provides no narrative, the name **Zemira** itself is defined as "song." This suggests a potential cultural or familial value, though it is not explicitly stated in the context.
* **Part of a Collective:** Zemira's identity is presented as part of a group of "sons" `{{H1121}}`, a term central to the structure of Israel's tribes and their relationship to God as the "sons of Jacob" [[Malachi 3:6]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{H2160}}` **Zᵉmîyrâh** is an Israelite personal name, **Zemira**, that appears in a single instance. Its role is strictly genealogical, placing the individual within the tribe of Benjamin as one of the sons of Becher. While the name's definition, "song," offers a layer of meaning, its primary function in scripture is to contribute to the detailed ancestral records that define the families of Israel.
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