Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A torch. ) The father of Bela, one of the kings of Edom (Gen. 36:32). ) The father of Balaam (Num. 22:5; 24:3, 15; 31:8). In 2 Pet. 2:15 he is called Bosor.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(burning or torch).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
BE'OR (torch). 1. The father of Bela, king of Edom. Gen 36:32; 1 Chr 1:43. The father of Balaam, Num 22:5, etc. called Bosor in 2 Pet 2:15.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
burning; foolish; mad
Schaff's Bible Dictionary
BE'OR (torch). 1. The father of Bela, king of Edom. Gen 36:32; 1 Chr 1:43.