Beeri

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There are two biblical figures named Beeri. The etymology of Beeri (Hebrew : בְּאֵרִי, Bə’êrî) is given as "belonging to a fountain" by Wilhelm Gesenius, [1] but as "expounder" by the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [2] and "well" according to the Holman Bible Dictionary. [3]

According to the Book of Hosea, Beeri was the father of the prophet Hosea. [4] Jewish tradition says that he only uttered a few words of prophecy, and as they were insufficient to be embodied in a book by themselves, they were incorporated in the Book of Isaiah, viz., verses 19 and 20 of the 8th chapter. As such, Beeri is considered a prophet in Judaism. [5] Beeri was sometimes identified with Beerah (1 Chronicles 5:6), who was taken into exile by the Assyrians. [6] He is also considered holy by Muslims.

The other Beeri was the father of Judith, one of the wives of Esau (Genesis 26:34). A source of grief to her parents-in-law.

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References

  1. ↑ Gesenius, Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon,ad loc.
  2. ↑ International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, "Beeri"
  3. ↑ Holman Bible Dictionary, "Beeri"
  4. ↑ Hosea 1:1
  5. ↑ The Midrash: Leviticus Rabba
  6. ↑ Babylonian Talmud, tractate Peshahim 87b, and tractate Baba Batra 14b
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