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Hur

Hur in the Bible — supported Moses' hands during the battle against Amalek at Rephidim (EXO 17:10-12). Hur belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 9 scripture passages.

Name meaning: liberty; whiteness; hole

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Judah
Scripture References
9 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
8 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Hurproper name
Hebrew
חוּר
Transliteration
hur
Meaning
[perhaps] child
Greek
Ωρ
Reference
EXO 17:10
Strong's
H2354

Family & Relationships (8)

descendant

Judah(EXO 31:2)

father

Uri(EXO 31:2)
Shobal(1CH 2:50)
Salma(1CH 2:51)
Hareph(1CH 2:51)
Penuel(1CH 4:4)
Ezer(1CH 4:4)

son

Chelubai(1CH 2:20)

Notes

held up Moses hands in battle with Amalek (EXO 17:12)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Hur in the Bible?

Hur is described in the Bible as supported Moses' hands during the battle against Amalek at Rephidim (EXO 17:10-12). Hur belonged to the tribe of Judah.

What does the name Hur mean?

The name Hur means “liberty; whiteness; hole” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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