Beor Summary
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Beor was the father of Balaam, a pagan prophet from Pethor.
father of Balaam (NUM 22:5)
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Beor
burning; foolish; mad
- en Bosor · Also called
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Beor
· Also called · H1160 none · NUM 22:5 [perhaps] a burning
- en Bezer · Also called
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בְּע֗וֹר
bəor · H1160 · NUM 22:5 [perhaps] a burning
- he בְּעוֹר · H1160H
- el Βεωρ Beōr · none · NUM 22:5
- el Βοσόρ, Βεώρ · G1007
- bg Веор
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Beor Article
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Beor was the father of Balaam, a well-known prophet from Pethor in Mesopotamia (Num. 22:5). Balaam was hired by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the Israelites as they approached the Promised Land (Num. 22-24). Despite Balak's intentions, God used Balaam to bless Israel instead of cursing them (Num. 23-24).
However, Balaam later played a role in leading the Israelites into sin by promoting idolatry and sexual immorality (Num. 31:8, 16). As a result, Balaam was killed by the Israelites when they defeated the Midianites (Num. 31:8; Josh. 13:22).
Balaam's story is referenced several times in the Bible as a warning against greed and the abuse of spiritual gifts (Deut. 23:4-5; Josh. 24:9-10; Mic. 6:5; 2Pet. 2:15-16). Despite his initial obedience to God, Balaam's later actions demonstrate the dangers of compromising one's faith for personal gain.
Beor 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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