Beor

Meaning: a torch

The name of two biblical men…

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.

   See: Is there evidence outside the Bible to prove the existence of the prophet, Balaam, son of Beor? Answer