Beor is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, primarily known as the father of Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet. The name Beor appears in several passages, and his identity and lineage are of interest in biblical studies.

Biblical References:

1. Numbers 22:5 · Beor is introduced in the context of the narrative involving Balaam. "So Balak son of Zippor, who was king of Moab at that time, sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor at Pethor, near the River, in his native land. Balak said: 'A people has come out of Egypt; they cover the face of the land and have settled next to me.'"

2. Numbers 24:3, 15 · These verses further identify Balaam as the son of Beor. "Then he spoke his message: 'The oracle of Balaam son of Beor, the oracle of one whose eye sees clearly...'" This repetition emphasizes Beor's role as Balaam's father and situates Balaam within a prophetic tradition.

3. Deuteronomy 23:4 · Beor is indirectly referenced in the context of Balaam's actions against Israel. "For they did not come to meet you with bread and water on your way out of Egypt, but hired Balaam son of Beor from Pethor in Aram-naharaim to curse you."

4. Joshua 24:9 · This passage recounts the historical narrative of Israel, mentioning Balaam and his father. "Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you."

5. Micah 6:5 · The prophet Micah recalls the account of Balaam, again identifying him as the son of Beor. "My people, remember what Balak king of Moab plotted and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the righteous acts of the LORD."

6. 2 Peter 2:15 · In the New Testament, Beor is mentioned in the context of Balaam's error. "They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness."

Genealogical Context:

Beor's lineage is not extensively detailed in the Bible, but his mention as the father of Balaam places him within the narrative of Israel's wilderness journey. Balaam, though not an Israelite, is a significant figure due to his interactions with the Israelites and his prophetic pronouncements.

Theological Significance:

Beor's significance is primarily derived from his son Balaam, who is a complex character in biblical theology. Balaam's account is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the misuse of prophetic gifts. Beor, as Balaam's father, is indirectly associated with these themes. The narrative underscores the sovereignty of God, who can use even non-Israelite figures to accomplish His purposes.

Cultural and Historical Context:

Beor and Balaam are associated with the region of Pethor, near the Euphrates River, indicating a cultural and geographical context outside of Israel. This highlights the broader ancient Near Eastern milieu in which the biblical narrative unfolds, where various peoples and their deities interacted with the God of Israel.

In summary, Beor is a minor yet pivotal figure in the biblical narrative, primarily known through his son Balaam. His mention across various books of the Bible underscores the interconnectedness of biblical accounts and the overarching themes of divine sovereignty and prophetic integrity.Beor

burning; foolish; mad

Beor

(burning or torch).

1. The father of Bela, one of the early Edomite kings. (Genesis 36:32; 1 Chronicles 1:43)
2. Father of Balaam. (Numbers 22:5; 24:3,15; 31:8; 23:4; Joshua 13:22; 24:9; Micah 6:5) He is called BOSOR in the New Testament. (B.C. before 1450.)

A torch.

(1.) The father of Bela, one of the kings of Edom (Genesis 36:32).

(2.) The father of Balaam (Numbers 22:5; 24:3, 15; 31:8). In 2 Peter 2:15 he is called Bosor.

BEOR

be'-or (be`or, "destroyer"(?)):

(1) Father of Bela, the first king of Edom (Genesis 36:32 1 Chronicles 1:43).

(2) The father of the seer Balaam (Numbers 22:5; Numbers 24:3, 15; 31:8 Deuteronomy 23:4 Joshua 13:22; Joshua 24:9, omitted in Septuagint; Micah 6:5 2 Peter 2:15, the King James Version and the Revised Version, margin "Bosor").

961b. beor -- Beor, father of Balaam
... 961a, 961b. beor. 962 . Beor, father of Balaam. Transliteration: beor
Short Definition: Beor. Word Origin of Hebrew origin Beor ...
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1007. Bosor -- Bosor.
... Word Origin of Hebrew origin Beor Definition variant reading for NG0961b, qv. Bosor.
Of Hebrew origin (b'owr); Bosor (ie Beor), a Moabite -- Bosor. ...
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903. Balaam -- Balaam, an unrighteous prophet
... of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Balaam Phonetic Spelling:
(bal-ah-am') Short Definition: Balaam Definition: Balaam, son of Beor of Pethor ...
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1160. Beor -- "a burning," father of an Edomite king, also the ...
... Beor. 1161 . "a burning," father of an Edomite king, also the father of Balaam.
Transliteration: Beor Phonetic Spelling: (beh-ore') Short Definition: Beor. ...
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Fragment Xlv. "And Balaam the Son of Beor they Slew with the Sword ...
... Fragment XLV. "And Balaam the son of Beor they slew with the sword.? "And
[4889] Balaam the son of Beor they slew with the sword ...
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Balaam
... THE BOOK OF NUMBERS BALAAM. 'He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of
Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people ...
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The Witness of Balaam to Israel
... And he sent messengers unto Balaam the son of Beor, to Pethor, which is by the River,
to the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold ...
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Balaam
... 'Remember,' says the prophet Micah, 'O my people, what Balak, king of Moab, consulted,
and what Balaam, the son of Beor, answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal ...
/.../kingsley/the gospel of the pentateuch/sermon xiv balaam.htm

The Nations of the South-East
... a king who refused a passage through his dominions to Moses and his followers, and
in this king some scholars have seen the Aramaean seer Balaam the son of Beor ...
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Fragments from the Lost Writings of Iren??us
... Fragment XLIV. It is not an easy thing for a soul? Fragment XLV. "And Balaam
the son of Beor they slew with the sword.? Fragment XLVI. ...
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Balak's Inquiries Relative to the Service of God, and Balaam's ...
... and his faithfulness to Israel on that occasion""O my people, remember now what
Balak, king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam, the son of Beor answered him ...
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2 Samuel xxiii. 1-7.
... with the views which men of God had formerly opened up into future times:""And he
took up his parable and said: Balaam the son of Beor prophesies, and the ...
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The Lord's Controversy Before the Mountains
... O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the
son of Beor answered him; remember from Shittim unto Gilgal, that ye may know ...
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Bethany. Beth-Hene.
... They treat in the place, noted in the margin, concerning eating of fruits the seventh
year, and concerning Beor, of which we have spoke before. ...
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Beor (11 Occurrences)
...BEOR. be'-or (be`or, "destroyer"(?)) 1) Father of Bela, the first king of Edom
(Genesis 36:32 1 Chronicles 1:43). ...Beor (11 Occurrences). ...
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Be'or (11 Occurrences)
Be'or. Beor, Be'or. Bequeath . Multi-Version Concordance ... Genesis 36:32 Bela,
the son of Beor, reigned in Edom. The name of his city was Dinhabah. (See RSV). ...
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Bela (14 Occurrences)
... (3.) The son of Beor, and a king of Edom (Genesis 36:32, 33; 1 Chronicles
1:43). ... Genesis 36:32 Bela, the son of Beor, reigned in Edom. ...
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Dinhabah (2 Occurrences)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. DINHABAH. din'-ha-ba, din-ha'-ba (dinhabhah): The royal
city of Bela, son of Beor; king of Edom (Genesis 36:32 1 Chronicles 1:43). ...
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Balaam (62 Occurrences)
... Lord of the people; foreigner or glutton, as interpreted by others, the son of Beor,
was a man of some rank among the Midianites (Numbers 31:8; Comp. 16). ...
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Revile (28 Occurrences)
... not come before you with bread and with water in the way, in your coming out from
Egypt, and because he hath hired against thee Balaam son of Beor, of Pethor ...
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Din'habah (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Din'habah (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:32 And Bela the
son of Beor reigned in Edom; and the name of his city was Dinhabah. (See RSV). ...
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Pethor (2 Occurrences)
... Numbers 22:5 He sent messengers to Balaam the son of Beor, to Pethor, which is by
the River, to the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying ...
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Bosor (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The Chaldee or Aramaic form of the name Beor, the father
of Balaam (2 Peter 2:15). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BOSOR. ...
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Closed (47 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV). Numbers 24:3 He took up his parable, and said,
"Balaam the son of Beor says, the man whose eye was closed says; (WEB ASV). ...
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