Hor
Hor means “mountain” and names two places: the mountain in the region of Edom where Aaron died, and a landmark on the northern boundary of Israel.
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HOR, MOUNT
Mount Hor was the mountain where Aaron died and was buried during Israel’s wilderness journey. Its precise location is uncertain; another Mount Hor is also named on Israel’s northern boundary.
Horam
Horam was king of Gezer during Israel’s conquest of Canaan. Joshua defeated him when he came to aid Lachish.
Horeb
Horeb is a name for the mountain or range associated with Sinai, where Moses encountered God and where Israel camped during the wilderness journey.
HORESH
Horesh most likely means a forest or wooded place. In 1 Samuel it is associated with the place where David stayed while hiding from Saul, though the exact reading and location are uncertain.
Horhagidgad
Horhagidgad was a desert station where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey. It is probably the same place called Gudgodah.
Hori
Hori is the name of a Horite descendant of Esau and also of a Simeonite, the father of Shaphat, one of the spies sent into Canaan.
Horim
The Horim, or Horites, were the early inhabitants of Mount Seir. Their name is associated with cave dwelling, and they were eventually displaced by the descendants of Esau.
Horites
The Horites were a people who lived in the caves and mountainous country of Edom. They were dispossessed by the descendants of Esau and gradually disappeared as a distinct people.
Hormah
Hormah was a city in southern Canaan whose name means “devoted to destruction” or “under the ban.” It was associated with Israel’s defeat and later conquest of the Canaanites, and was also called Zephath.
Horn
A horn was used as a trumpet, container, or symbol of the altar’s projections. Figuratively, horns represent strength, honor, victory, royal power, or dominion; the “horn of salvation” denotes a strong deliverer.
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