Beeri בְּאֵרִי
Father of the prophet Hosea.
Who is Beeri in the Bible?
Beeri was the father of the prophet Hosea, as identified in Hosea 1:1. Little is known about Beeri himself beyond this single biblical reference, which appears in the introductory verse of the book of Hosea. The mention of Beeri's name serves to establish Hosea's lineage and provides genealogical context for understanding when the prophet's ministry occurred, as Hosea is dated to have prophesied during the reigns of multiple kings of both Israel and Judah. Though Beeri appears only briefly in Scripture, his significance lies in being the father of one of Israel's most important prophets, whose writings address themes of God's covenant love and Israel's unfaithfulness.
Biography
Beeri is mentioned in Hos.1.1 as the father of the prophet Hosea. The context of the passage is the introduction to the book of Hosea, which provides the historical and familial background of the prophet. Hosea is described as the son of Beeri and is said to have prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and Israel. The mention of Beeri serves to establish Hosea's lineage and to provide a timeframe for his prophetic ministry.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentHosea 1 verse
- Hosea 1:1
"This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּאֵרִי |