hur

 Hur is a character in the Bible who appears in the books of Exodus, Chronicles, and Numbers. He is a companion of Moses and Aaron, and is also the grandfather of Bezalel, the creator of the Tabernacle. 

Exodus

• Hur is a companion of Moses and Aaron during the Battle of Rephidim. 
• Hur and Aaron support Moses' hands during the battle, allowing Israel to win. 
• Hur and Aaron are left in charge of the Israelites while Moses is on Mount Sinai. 

Chronicles 

• Hur is either the son or father of Caleb.
• Hur is a son of Judah.

Numbers 

• Hur is one of five kings of Midian who are killed.

1 Kings 

• Hur is the name of an officer in Solomon's commissary.

Nehemiah 

• Hur is the name of a ruler in Jerusalem.

Meaning of the name 

• The name Hur may share a root word with the word chorin, which means "freedom".