Bible Dictionary

Bera

The name Bera means “a well; declaring”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Gift, or son of evil, king of Sodom at the time of the invasion of the four kings under Chedorlaomer (Gen. 14:2, 8, 17, 21).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(son of evil) king of Sodom. (Genesis 14:2) also (Genesis 14:17,21)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

be'-ra (bera`, "gift"(?); compare HPN, 74 note): King of Sodom (Ge 14:2) who in the battle of Siddim was subdued by Chedorlaomer.