Father of the prophet Hosea.
Beeri
Named in 1 verse of Hosea, first in Hosea 1:1.
בְּאֵרִיBeeri
The name means “my well.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
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About Beeri Written by AI
Beeri is mentioned in Hosea 1:1 as the father of the prophet Hosea. The context of the passage is the introduction to the book of Hosea, which provides the historical and familial background of the prophet. Hosea is described as the son of Beeri and is said to have prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and Israel. The mention of Beeri serves to establish Hosea's lineage and to provide a timeframe for his prophetic ministry.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Beeri, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Illustrious, or the well-man. (1.) The father of Judith, one of the wives of Esau (Gen. 26:34), the same as Adah (Gen. 36:2). (2.) The father of the prophet Hosea (1:1).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Hosea 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.