Lexical Definition
חוּר Chûwr (khoor) Hur N:N-M-P
the same as חוּר or חוּר
Hur.
- § Hur = "hole"
- Chur, the name of four Israelites and one Midianite
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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ח֔וּר | Hur | Neh.3.9 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.9
- father of: Rephaiah (רְפָיָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
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 • Returned builder • A ruler who helped repair Jerusalem's wall.
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Hur, the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, was involved in repairing a section of Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's time.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.9;
- only referred to as Hur חוּר;
- father of Rephaiah רְפָיָה.
Hur is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:9 as one of the individuals who participated in repairing the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. He is described as the ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, indicating that he held a position of authority and responsibility within the city.
In the context of Nehemiah 3, various individuals and groups are listed along with the specific section of the wall they were responsible for repairing. Hur's section is not precisely described, but his involvement in the rebuilding project is noteworthy.
The rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall was a significant event in the history of Israel, as it marked the restoration of the city and the reestablishment of its defenses after the Babylonian exile. Nehemiah, who was the governor of Judah at the time, led this effort with the support of the people and leaders like Hur.
Hur's participation in the rebuilding project demonstrates his commitment to the well-being of Jerusalem and his willingness to contribute to the restoration of the city. It also highlights the importance of community involvement and leadership in accomplishing significant tasks for the benefit of God's people.
All entries for Hur: חוּר
Related Profiles:
- Rephaiah (child)