Word Study

The meaning of בֶּן־חוּר

Understanding Ben-Chûwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1133
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בֶּן־חוּר

Phoneticben-khoor'
TransliterationBen-Chûwr
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Kings 4:8

And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
1 Kings
Book Distribution
1 Kings1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֶּן־חוּר' deepen your understanding of 1 Kings 4:8?