Lexical Definition

‎Βοσόρ‎ Bosór (bos-or') Beor N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (‎בְּעוֹר‎)

Bosor.

Usage: 3 forms in 13 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
Βοσόρ of Bosor 2Pet.2.15
Βεώρ Beor LXX.Josh.13.22
of Beeri LXX.Gen.26.34
of Beor LXX.Num.22.5 • LXX.Num.24.3 • LXX.Num.24.15 • LXX.Num.31.8 • LXX.Deut.23.4 • LXX.Josh.24.9 • LXX.1Chr.1.43 • LXX.Mic.6.5
to Beor LXX.Num.24.22
Βαιώρ of Beor LXX.Gen.36.32

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Male • Father of Balaam • Father of Balaam

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Beor was the father of Balaam, a pagan prophet from Pethor.

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; 2 Pet. 2:15-16). Despite his initial obedience to God, Balaam's later actions demonstrate the dangers of compromising one's faith for personal gain.

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