Bible Dictionary
Beeri
Beeri was the father of Judith, one of Esau’s wives, and also the father of Hosea the prophet. These are two different men bearing the same name.
Definition
Beeri is the name of two different men in the Old Testament. One was the father of Judith, a wife of Esau; the other was the father of Hosea the prophet. The name is explained as “illustrious,” “well-man,” or “expounder.”
Biblical Usage
Beeri appears in the genealogical notices concerning Esau’s wife Judith and Hosea the prophet. These references concern two distinct men who bore the same name.
Historical Background
The two men are distinguished by their different family relationships and by the separate biblical records in which they occur.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Illustrious, or the well-man. (1.) The father of Judith, one of the wives of Esau (Gen. 26:34), the same as Adah (Gen. 36:2). (2.) The father of the prophet Hosea (1:1).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>be-e'-ri (be'eri, "expounder"):</p><p>(1) Father of Judith, one of Esau's wives (Ge 26:34).</p><p>(2) The father of the prophet Hosea (Ho 1:1).</p>