Person Old Testament
Hur
Hur was a prominent figure during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, serving as a support to Moses and the grandfather of Bezalel, the chief artisan of the tabernacle. Mentioned in 12 verses across 3 books, first at Exodus 17:10.
Why it matters. A companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Hur
Hur was a significant figure in the early history of Israel, particularly during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. He is mentioned several times in the books of Exodus and Chronicles.
In Exo.17.10-12, Hur is described as one of the two men who accompanied Moses to the top of a hill during the battle against the Amalekites. Along with Aaron, Hur supported Moses' arms, which were holding the staff of God. As long as Moses' hands were raised, Israel prevailed in the battle. Hur's presence and assistance were crucial in securing the victory.
Later, in Exo.24.14, Moses appointed Hur, along with Aaron, to oversee the people while he went up to Mount Sinai to receive the tablets of the law from God. This indicates that Hur was a trusted and respected leader among the Israelites.
Hur is also mentioned in the context of the construction of the tabernacle. In Exo.31.2 and Exo.35.30, God appointed Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, as the chief artisan responsible for crafting the tabernacle and its furnishings. This connection suggests that Hur's family was skilled in craftsmanship and held a prominent position within the tribe of Judah.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 12 verses across 3 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.