Lexical Definition

‎חוּר‎ Chûwr (khoor) Hur N:N-M-P
the same as ‎חוּר‎ or ‎חוּר‎

Hur.

1) a chief assistant to Moses and Aaron
2) grandfather of Bezaleel, the chief artificer of the tabernacle; possibly the same as 1 above
3) the 4th of the 5 kings of Midian who were slain with Balaam after Peor
4) father of Rephaiah in the time of Nehemiah
5) father of Ben-Hur who was commissariat officer for Solomon in Mount Ephraim

Usage: 8 forms in 12 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
חוּר֙ Hur 1Chr.4.4
חֽוּר Hur 1Chr.2.19
ח֖וּר Hur Exod.31.2 • Exod.35.30 • Exod.38.22 • 1Chr.2.50
ח֔וּר Hur 2Chr.1.5
וְחוּר֙ and Hur Exod.24.14 • 1Chr.2.20
וְח֥וּר and Hur 1Chr.4.1
וְח֜וּר and Hur Exod.17.12
וְח֔וּר and Hur Exod.17.10

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

Also see: בֶּן־חוּר | חוּר

II. ‎חוּר‎ proper name, masculine (meaning dubious; compare Nabataean proper name ‎חורו‎ Nö in Eutp. 45) —

1. ᵐ5 Ωρ, named with Aaron as compan. of Moses Exod 17:10; Exod 17:12; Exod 24:14 (all E).

2. ᵐ5 Ωρ, a Judahite Exod 31:2 = Exod 35:30, compare Exod 38:22 (all P) 1Chr 2:19; 1Chr 2:20; 1Chr 2:50 (on divinity of verse see Be VB); also 1Chr 4:1; 1Chr 4:4; 2Chr 1:5.

3. ᵐ5 Ουρ, a king of Midian Num 31:8; Josh 13:21 (both P).

4. ᵐ5L Εουρ (B omitted) head of fam. of returned exiles Neh 3:9.

5. ‎בֶּןחֿוּר‎ officer of Solomon 1Kgs 4:8, see below ‎בֵּן‎ p. 122.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
Exodus 17:10 · 17:12 · 24:14 · 31:2 · 35:30 · 38:22
Numbers 31:8
Joshua 13:21
1 Kings 4:8
1 Chronicles 2:19 · 2:20 · 2:50 · 4:1 · 4:4
2 Chronicles 1:5
Nehemiah 3:9

Profile

Male • Aaron's compatriot • A companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel.

Aaron's compatriot living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Hur was a prominent figure during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, serving as a support to Moses and the grandfather of Bezalel, the chief artisan of the tabernacle.

Hur was a significant figure in the early history of Israel, particularly during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. He is mentioned several times in the books of Exodus and Chronicles.

In Exodus 17:10-12, Hur is described as one of the two men who accompanied Moses to the top of a hill during the battle against the Amalekites. Along with Aaron, Hur supported Moses' arms, which were holding the staff of God. As long as Moses' hands were raised, Israel prevailed in the battle. Hur's presence and assistance were crucial in securing the victory.

Later, in Exodus 24:14, Moses appointed Hur, along with Aaron, to oversee the people while he went up to Mount Sinai to receive the tablets of the law from God. This indicates that Hur was a trusted and respected leader among the Israelites.

Hur is also mentioned in the context of the construction of the tabernacle. In Exodus 31:2 and 35:30, God appointed Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, as the chief artisan responsible for crafting the tabernacle and its furnishings. This connection suggests that Hur's family was skilled in craftsmanship and held a prominent position within the tribe of Judah.

All entries for Hur: חוּר