A king of Edom living before the time of the united kingdom in Israel.
About Bela (King of Edom)
Beor’s son, a king of Edom who ruled before Israel had a king (Genesis 36:31–33). Balaam, the pagan prophet from north Syria, also had a father named Beor (Numbers 22:5). So, some scholars have confused the Edomite Bela with Balaam.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Beor
Key References
Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.
All Scripture References (4)
Genesis (2)
Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
1 Chronicles (2)
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.
When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.