Introduction:
Beeri is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the genealogies and narratives of the Israelite tribes. The name "Beeri" is derived from the Hebrew word "בְּאֵרִי" (Be'eri), which means "my well" or "expounder." Beeri is associated with two distinct individuals in the Bible, each playing a unique role in the scriptural narrative.

1. Beeri, Father of Hosea:
Beeri is most prominently recognized as the father of the prophet Hosea. Hosea is one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament, and his prophetic ministry is documented in the Book of Hosea. The opening verse of this book introduces Beeri as Hosea's father:
"The word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the reign of Jeroboam son of Jehoash king of Israel." (Hosea 1:1)

Beeri's mention in this context is brief, and the Bible does not provide further details about his life or background. However, his inclusion in the introduction of Hosea's prophetic work highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. Hosea's ministry, which focused on the themes of repentance and God's steadfast love, is set against the backdrop of Beeri's paternal influence.

2. Beeri, Father of Judith:
Another individual named Beeri is mentioned in the genealogical records of Esau's descendants. This Beeri is identified as the father of Judith, one of Esau's wives. In Genesis 26:34, it is recorded:
"When Esau was forty years old, he took as wives Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite." (Genesis 26:34)

This Beeri is noted as a Hittite, indicating his non-Israelite origin. The marriage of Esau to Judith, a Hittite woman, is significant in the biblical narrative as it reflects Esau's departure from the covenantal lineage of his father Isaac and grandfather Abraham. The union with a Hittite woman is portrayed as a source of grief for Isaac and Rebekah, as noted in Genesis 26:35.

Theological Significance:
The mention of Beeri in the context of Hosea's lineage underscores the importance of prophetic heritage and the role of family in the transmission of faith and divine calling. Hosea's prophetic messages, which emphasize God's covenantal love and the call to repentance, are rooted in a tradition that values the continuity of faith through generations.

In contrast, the Beeri associated with Esau's family highlights the complexities of intermarriage with non-Israelite peoples and the potential challenges it posed to maintaining the distinct identity and covenantal promises given to the descendants of Abraham. This narrative serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God's covenant and the potential consequences of straying from it.

Conclusion:
While the biblical text provides limited information about Beeri, his mention in the genealogies and narratives of the Old Testament offers insights into the broader themes of lineage, covenant, and faithfulness that are central to the biblical account.Beeri

my well

Beeri

1. The father of Judith, one of the wives of Esau. (Genesis 26:34) [ANAH] (B.C. 1797.)
2. Father of the prophet Hosea. (Hosea 1:1) (B.C. before 725.)

Illustrious, or the well-man.

(1.) The father of Judith, one of the wives of Esau (Genesis 26:34), the same as Adah (Genesis 36:2).

(2.) The father of the prophet Hosea (1:1).

BEERI

be-e'-ri (be'eri, "expounder"):

(1) Father of Judith, one of Esau's wives (Genesis 26:34).

(2) The father of the prophet Hosea (Hosea 1:1).

882. Beeri -- "my well," the name of a Hittite, also of Hosea's ...
... Beeri. 883 . "my well," the name of a Hittite, also of Hosea's father.
Transliteration: Beeri Phonetic Spelling: (be-ay-ree') Short Definition: Beeri. ...
/hebrew/882.htm - 6k

"And the Word was with God, and the Word was God. "
... of service to remember that what is called the Word came to certain persons; as
"The Word of the Lord [4659] which came to Hosea, the son of Beeri," and "The ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/1 and the word was.htm

Chapter xxxvi
... In Genesis 26:34 the Canaanite wives bore the names, "Judith, the daughter of Beeri
the Hittite," and "Basemath, the daughter of Elon the Hittite," whereas in ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxvi.htm

CHAP. I. -II. 3 (II. 1).
... Ver.1. "The word of the Lord that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days
of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/chap i -ii 3 ii 1.htm

The Twelve Minor Prophets.
... Of his personal history we know nothing except that he was the son of Beeri, for
the transactions of the first three chapters may be best understood as ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxiii the twelve minor.htm

The Jewish Institutions and Laws of Far Higher Antiquity than the ...
... And in his time prophesied Amos, and Isaiah his son, [2054] and Hosea the son of
Beeri, and Jonas the son of Amathi, who was of Geth-chober, who preached to ...
/.../the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xxi the jewish institutions and.htm

Chapter xxvi
... When Esau was forty years old he married Judith, the daughter of Beeri, the Hittite,
and Basemath, the daughter of Elon, the Hittite; and they were a grief of ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxvi.htm

Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ...
... From the midst of Ephraim, another seer, this time a priest, Hosea, son of Beeri,**
was never weary of reproaching the tribes with their ingratitude, and ...
/.../chapter iitiglath-pileser iii and the.htm

Beeri (2 Occurrences)
...BEERI. be-e'-ri (be'eri, "expounder"): (1) Father of Judith, one of Esau's wives
(Genesis 26:34). ... Multi-Version Concordance Beeri (2 Occurrences). ...
/b/beeri.htm - 7k

Be-e'ri (2 Occurrences)
Be-e'ri. Beeri, Be-e'ri. Beerlahairoi . Multi-Version Concordance Be-e'ri
(2 Occurrences). ... (See RSV). Beeri, Be-e'ri. Beerlahairoi . Reference Bible.
/b/be-e'ri.htm - 7k

Esau (89 Occurrences)
... the age of forty years, to the great grief of his parents, he married (Genesis
26:34, 35) two Canaanitish maidens, Judith, the daughter of Beeri, and Bashemath ...
/e/esau.htm - 41k

Judith (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Jewess, the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and one of
Esau's wives (Genesis 26:34), elsewhere called Aholibamah (36:2-14). Int. ...
/j/judith.htm - 27k

Reigns (22 Occurrences)
... Hosea 1:1 The word of Yahweh that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of
Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of ...
/r/reigns.htm - 12k

Elon (8 Occurrences)
... Genesis 26:34 When Esau was forty years old, he took as wife Judith, the daughter
of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon the Hittite. ...
/e/elon.htm - 10k

Basmath (7 Occurrences)
... Genesis 26:34 And Esau was forty years old, when he took as wives Judith the daughter
of Beeri the Hittite, and Basmath the daughter of Elon the Hittite. (DBY). ...
/b/basmath.htm - 9k

Beer-e'lim (1 Occurrence)
Beer-e'lim. Beer-elim, Beer-e'lim. Beeri . Multi-Version Concordance
Beer-e'lim (1 Occurrence). ... (See RSV). Beer-elim, Beer-e'lim. Beeri . Reference
/b/beer-e'lim.htm - 6k

Bashemath (6 Occurrences)
... Genesis 26:34 And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter
of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite: (KJV ...
/b/bashemath.htm - 10k

Bas'emath (7 Occurrences)
... Genesis 26:34 And when Esau was forty years old, he took to wife Judith the daughter
of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite. ...
/b/bas'emath.htm - 8k

Summary of the Book of Hosea - Bible Survey | GotQuestions.org

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus