A torch. (1.) The father of Bela, one of the kings of Edom (Gen. 36:32). (2.) The father of Balaam (Num. 22:5; 24:3, 15; 31:8). In 2 Pet. 2:15 he is called Bosor. burning; foolish; mad (burning or torch). + The father of Bela, one of the early Edomite kings. (Genesis 36:32; 1 Chronicles 1:43) + Father of Balaam. (Numbers 22:5; 24:3,15; 31:8; 23:4; Joshua 13:22; 24:9; Micah 6:5) He is called [283]Bosor in the New Testament. (B.C. before 1450.)
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