Horeb - Mountain

Who was Horeb?

Mountain of God

Mountain

The story of Horeb

Horeb is a biblical figure best known for being the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments. He is also known as Mount Sinai. Horeb is the son of Jethro, a Midianite priest, and his wife Zipporah. He had two siblings, Gershom and Eliezer. Horeb is best known for his role in the Exodus story. After Moses fled Egypt, he encountered Horeb in the desert. Horeb revealed himself to Moses as the Lord, and gave him the Ten Commandments. He also provided Moses with instructions on how to build the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant. Horeb is also known for his role in the story of Elijah. After Elijah fled from King Ahab, he encountered Horeb in the desert. Horeb revealed himself to Elijah as the Lord, and provided him with instructions on how to defeat the prophets of Baal. Horeb is an important figure in the Bible, and is best known for his role in the Exodus and Elijah stories. He is the son of Jethro and Zipporah, and has two siblings, Gershom and Eliezer. He is remembered for providing Moses and Elijah with instructions from the Lord.

Name meaning

Desolation or dryness.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Mountain

First mention

Exodus 3:1

Appearances in the Bible

17 mentions

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