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
2 verses
Genesis
Genesis 36:32
And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
2 Peter
2 Peter 2:15
Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Matthew George Easton, 1897
From Smith's Bible Dictionary
William Smith, 1884
(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.)