Lexical Definition
בֶּן־חוּר Ben-Chûwr (ben-khoor') Ben-hur N:N-M-P
from בֵּן and חוּר; son of Chur
the son of Hur.
- § Ben-hur = "son of whiteness" or "son of Chur"
- Ben-Chur, an Israelite
1) a man who was commissariat officer for Solomon in Mount Ephraim
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בֶּןחֿוּר proper name, masculine (son of Chur) an officer of Solomon 1Kgs 4:8. P. 301
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 4:8 |
Profile
Male • Son of Hur • Solomon's officer in Ephraim
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Ben-hur was one of Solomon's twelve officers over Israel.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.8;
- only referred to as Ben-hur בֶּן־חוּר;
- a son of Hur בֶּן־חוּר.
Ben-hur was another of the twelve officers appointed by King Solomon to oversee the provision of food for the royal household. He was responsible for the hill country of Ephraim (1 Ki. 4:8). Like his fellow officers, Ben-hur played a crucial role in maintaining the smooth functioning of Solomon's court by ensuring a consistent supply of resources from his assigned region. The appointment of these officers reflects Solomon's wisdom in delegating responsibilities and organizing his kingdom effectively.
All entries for Ben-hur: בֶּן־חוּר
Related Profiles:
- Hur (father)