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A chief man among the Hebrews in the desert, associated with Aaron in upholding the hands of Moses at Rephidim, and in supplying his place while on the summit of Sinai, Ex 17:10; 24:14.
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Joshua did as Moses had told him, and fought against Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.
He told the elders, "Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute should go to them."
Easton
a hole, as of a viper, etc. (1.) A son of Caleb (1Ch 2:19,50; 4/1/type/hcsb'>4:1,4; comp. 2Ch 1:5).
(2.) The husband of Miriam, Moses' sister (Ex 17:10-12). He was associated with Aaron in charge of the people when Moses was absent on Sinai (Ex 24:14). He was probably of the tribe of Judah, and grandfather of Bezaleel (Ex 31:2; 35:30; 1Ch 2:19).
(3.) One of the five princes of Midian who were defeated and slain by the Israelites under the command of Phinehas (Nu 31:8).
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Joshua did as Moses had told him, and fought against Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. While Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, but whenever he put his hand down, Amalek prevailed. read more. When Moses' hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put [it] under him, and he sat down on it. Then Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.
He told the elders, "Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute should go to them."
"Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Moses then said to the Israelites: "Look, the Lord has appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Along with the others slain by them, they killed the Midianite kings-Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba, the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
These were Caleb's descendants. The sons of Hur, Ephrathah's firstborn: Shobal fathered Kiriath-jearim;
Penuel fathered Gedor, and Ezer fathered Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, Ephrathah's firstborn and the father of Bethlehem:
but he put the bronze altar, which Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, had made, in front of the Lord's tabernacle. Solomon and the assembly inquired of Him [there].
Fausets
("hole".)
1. Ex 31:2-5; 1Ch 2:5,19-20,50-51; 4/1/type/hcsb'>4:1,4. Josephus makes him husband of Miriam (?), Ant. 3:8, section 4. With Aaron Hur. held up Moses' hands in the battle with Amalek (Ex 17:10-12). Again with Aaron had charge of the People in Moses' absence on mount Sinai, as his representative (Ex 24:14). "The father (founder) of Bethlehem," which as late as the 13th century A.D. was famed for tapestry weaving, the art for which Bezaleel his grandson was famed. Jesse was said to have woven veils of the sanctuary.
2. Fourth of the five Midianite kings slain with Balaam after the affair of Peor (Nu 31:8). These "princes" were "dukes (i.e. vassals) of Sihon king of the Amorites" (Jos 13:21). Sihon "had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land" (Nu 21:26). So, Balak was not hereditary king, but probably a Midianite; as Zippor, i.e. a bird, is like the Midianite names Oreb "crow," Zeeb "wolf"; imposed upon Moab as king by Sihon.
3. 1Ki 4:8, margin, Benhur.
4. Ne 3:9.
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Joshua did as Moses had told him, and fought against Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. While Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, but whenever he put his hand down, Amalek prevailed. read more. When Moses' hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put [it] under him, and he sat down on it. Then Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.
He told the elders, "Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute should go to them."
"Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. I have filled him with God's Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft read more. to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut gemstones for mounting, and to carve wood for work in every craft.
Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken control of all his land as far as the Arnon.
Along with the others slain by them, they killed the Midianite kings-Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba, the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
all the cities of the plateau, and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon. Moses had killed him and the chiefs of Midian-Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba-the princes of Sihon who lived in the land.
Next to them Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler over half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.
Hastings
The name is possibly of Egyptian origin. 1. With Aaron he held up Moses' hands, in order that by the continual uplifting of the sacred staff Israel might prevail over Amalek (Ex 17:10,12 Elohist). With Aaron he was left in charge of the people when Moses ascended the mountain (Ex 24:14 Elohist). 2. A Judahite, the grandfather of Bezalel (Ex 31:2; 35:30; 38:22 Peter). According to the Chronicler, he was descended from Perez, through Hezron and Caleb (1Ch 2:19 f, 1Ch 2:50; 4:1-4; 2Ch 1:5); and in Josephus Ant. III. ii. 4, vi. 1, he is the husband of Miriam, and identical with 1. 3. One of the kings of Midian slain after the sin at Peor (Nu 31:8); described as 'chiefs' of Midian, and 'princes' of Sihon (Jos 13:21). 4. The father of one of the twelve officers who supplied Solomon and his court with food (1Ki 4:8 RV 'Ben-hur') 5. The father of Rephaiah, who was a ruler of half of Jerusalem, and who helped to repair the walls (Ne 3:9). Septuagint omits the name Hur.
A. H. M'Neile.
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Joshua did as Moses had told him, and fought against Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.
When Moses' hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put [it] under him, and he sat down on it. Then Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.
He told the elders, "Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute should go to them."
"Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Moses then said to the Israelites: "Look, the Lord has appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made everything that the Lord commanded Moses.
Along with the others slain by them, they killed the Midianite kings-Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba, the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
all the cities of the plateau, and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon. Moses had killed him and the chiefs of Midian-Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba-the princes of Sihon who lived in the land.
These were Caleb's descendants. The sons of Hur, Ephrathah's firstborn: Shobal fathered Kiriath-jearim;
Judah's sons: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. Reaiah son of Shobal fathered Jahath, and Jahath fathered Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites. read more. These were Etam's sons: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash, and their sister was named Hazzelelponi. Penuel fathered Gedor, and Ezer fathered Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, Ephrathah's firstborn and the father of Bethlehem:
Next to them Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler over half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.
Morish
1. One who with Aaron supported the hands of Moses during the battle of Israel with Amalek. He was also left with Aaron in charge of the camp when Moses ascended mount Sinai. Ex 17:10,12; 24:14. Jewish tradition says that he was the husband of Miriam, and the same person as No. 2.
2. Son of Caleb, the son of Hezron, and grandfather of Bezaleel. Ex 31:2; 35:30; 38:22; 1Ch 2:19-20; 4:1; 2Ch 1:5.
3. One of the kings or princes of Midian, slain with Balaam. Nu 31:8; Jos 13:21.
4. Ben-hur, or 'son of Hur,' commissariat officer of Solomon in mount Ephraim. 1Ki 4:8.
5. Son of Ephratah. 1Ch 2:50; 4:4,
1Ch 4:6. Father of Rephaiah who returned from exile, Ne 3:9.
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Joshua did as Moses had told him, and fought against Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.
When Moses' hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put [it] under him, and he sat down on it. Then Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.
He told the elders, "Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute should go to them."
"Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Moses then said to the Israelites: "Look, the Lord has appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made everything that the Lord commanded Moses.
Along with the others slain by them, they killed the Midianite kings-Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba, the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
all the cities of the plateau, and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon. Moses had killed him and the chiefs of Midian-Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba-the princes of Sihon who lived in the land.
These were Caleb's descendants. The sons of Hur, Ephrathah's firstborn: Shobal fathered Kiriath-jearim;
Penuel fathered Gedor, and Ezer fathered Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, Ephrathah's firstborn and the father of Bethlehem:
Next to them Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler over half the district of Jerusalem, made repairs.