Beor בְּעוֹר
Father of Bela, an Edomite king
Biography
Beor was the father of Bela, who was one of the early kings of Edom before any Israelite king reigned (Gen. 36:32; 1 Ch. 1:43). Edom was a nation located south of the Dead Sea, descended from Esau, brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The mention of Beor in the genealogy of Edomite kings suggests that he was a significant figure in Edomite history, although no further details about his life are provided in the Bible.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 36:32
"Bela, the son of Beor, reigned in Edom. The name of his city was Dinhabah."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:43
"Now these are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom, before any king reigned over the children of Israel: Bela the son of Beor; and the name of his city was Dinhabah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בְּעוֹר | H1160G |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)