Father of Bela, an Edomite king
Beor
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:32.
בְּעוֹרBeor
The name means “burning; foolish; mad.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Bela
- People
- Edom
About Beor Written by AI
Beor was the father of Bela, who was one of the early kings of Edom before any Israelite king reigned (Gen. 36:32; 1Ch. 1:43). Edom was a nation located south of the Dead Sea, descended from Esau, brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The mention of Beor in the genealogy of Edomite kings suggests that he was a significant figure in Edomite history, although no further details about his life are provided in the Bible.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Beor, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
A torch. (1.) The father of Bela, one of the kings of Edom (Gen. 36:32).
(2.) The father of Balaam (Num. 22:5; 24:3, 15; 31:8). In 2 Pet. 2:15 he is called Bosor.
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
- Genesis 36:32
Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
- 1 Chronicles 1:43
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.