A man living during the time of the Egyptian slavery and wilderness wandering of the Israelites. He was the father of the prophet Balaam.
About Beor
Balaam’s father (Numbers 22:5; 2 Peter 2:15, sometimes called “Bosor”). Balaam was asked by Balak, king of Moab, to curse Israel.
Family Relationships
- Child
- Balaam
Key References
he sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor at Pethor, which is by the Euphrates in the land of his people. “Behold, a people has come out of Egypt,” said Balak. “They cover the face of the land and have settled next to me.
and he lifted up an oracle, saying: “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open,
The Israelites also killed the diviner Balaam son of Beor along with the others they put to the sword.
They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.
All Scripture References (9)
Numbers (4)
he sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor at Pethor, which is by the Euphrates in the land of his people. “Behold, a people has come out of Egypt,” said Balak. “They cover the face of the land and have settled next to me.
and he lifted up an oracle, saying: “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open,
Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open,
Among the slain were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
Deuteronomy (1)
Yet the LORD your God would not listen to Balaam, and the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loves you.
Joshua (2)
The Israelites also killed the diviner Balaam son of Beor along with the others they put to the sword.
Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you,
Micah (1)
My people, remember what Balak king of Moab counseled and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may acknowledge the righteousness of the LORD.’”
2 Peter (1)
They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.