The meaning of Hur in the Bible
(From Easton's Bible Dictionary)

a hole, as of a viper, etc.

  • A son of Caleb (I Chronicles 2:19,50; 4:1,4; Compare II Chronicles 1:5).

  • The husband of Miriam, Moses' sister (Exodus 17:10-12). He was associated with Aaron in charge of the people when Moses was absent on Sinai (Exodus 24:14). He was probably of the tribe of Judah, and grandfather of Bezaleel (Exodus 31:2; 35:30; I Chronicles 2:19).

  • One of the five princes of Midian who were defeated and slain by the Israelites under the command of Phinehas (Numbers 31:8).


    See more on the meaning of Hur in the Bible:
    Hur {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
    Hur {Hitchcock's Bible Name}

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