Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(burning). (1) Father of Bela, an early king of Edom (Gen. 36:32). (2) Father of Balsam (Num. 22:5; 24:3,15; 31:8; Deut. 23:4; Josh. 13:22; 24:9; Mic. 6:5). Bosor in N. T.
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Father of Bela, king of Edom (Gen. 36:32).
2. Father of Balaam the prophet (Num. 22:5). See BOSOR.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 1197 (in the sense of burning); a lamp; Beor, the name of the father of an Edomitish king; also of that of Balaam
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
a burning
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Taking away; burning; torch; lamp; beast:―father of Balaam, Num. 22:5. {Absumptio}