Beeri is mentioned inHosea 1:1as the father of the prophet Hosea. The context of the passage is the introduction to the book of Hosea, which provides the historical and familial background of the prophet. Hosea is described as the son of Beeri and is said to have prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and Israel. The mention of Beeri serves to establish Hosea's lineage and to provide a timeframe for his prophetic ministry.
Beeri
EnglishA man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Hos.1.1.