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Person

Hur

companion of Moses

Man of Judah who held up Moses' hands during the battle with Amalek and grandfather of Bezaleel, the master craftsman of the tabernacle.

12 appearances3 Bible books1 known aliases

Who or what is this?

Hur was a man of the tribe of who stood alongside and during Israel's time in the wilderness. His most memorable appearance is in Exodus 17, where during the battle against the at he and Aaron held up the arms of Moses so that the rod of God remained raised, ensuring Israel's victory. Moses later left Hur and Aaron jointly in charge of the people while he ascended . Hur's grandson (son of Uri) was the chief craftsman appointed by God to construct the tabernacle, and 1 Chronicles 2 places Hur in the line of Judah through .

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