beor Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
beor in Easton's Bible Dictionary
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.
beor in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(burning or torch). 1. The father of Bela, one of the early Edomite kings. #Ge 36:32; 1Ch 1:43| 2. Father of Balaam. #Nu 22:5; 24:3,15; 31:8; De. 23:4; Jos 13:22; 24:9; Mic 6:5| He is called BOSOR in the New Testament. (B.C. before 1450.)
beor in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
BE'OR (torch). 1. The father of Bela, king of Edom. Gen 36:32; 1 Chr 1:43. 1. The father of Balaam, Num 22:5, etc. called Bosor in 2 Pet 2:15.
beor in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
1. Father of Bela. (See BELA.) 2. Father of Balaam. (See BALAAM.)