BEOR be’ ôr (בְּעֹ֑ור). 1. The father of Bela, an Edomite king before Israel became a monarchy (Gen 36:32; 1 Chron 1:43).

2. The father of the seer Balaam who was summoned by Balak to curse Israel (Num 22:5; 24:3, 15; 31:8; Deut 23:4; Josh 13:22; 24:9; Mic 6:5; 2 Pet 2:15).