Hornet
The hornet is mentioned as an instrument by which God drove the Canaanites from before Israel. The references may describe literal stinging insects, or the terror and confusion God sent upon Israel’s enemies.
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HORNS OF THE ALTAR
The horns of the altar were four projections at the altar’s corners. They were touched with sacrificial blood and could serve as a place of refuge for fugitives seeking asylum.
Horonaim
Horonaim was an unidentified town in southern Moab, mentioned in prophecies concerning Moab’s destruction. Its name means “the two hollows” or “two caverns.”
Horonite
A Horonite was a designation applied to Sanballat, an opponent of Nehemiah. The term probably indicated an origin in Horonaim or, more likely, Beth-horon.
HORROR
Horror is intense fear, dread, or trembling. Scripture uses it for overwhelming darkness, terror, indignation, and the shuddering produced by calamity or judgment.
Horse
The horse in Scripture is chiefly associated with warfare, cavalry, and chariots. Israel initially had few horses, but their use increased under David and especially Solomon; Scripture also uses the horse to portray strength and battle.
Horse-gate
The Horse-gate was a gate in Jerusalem’s wall, near the route between the city of David and the temple area.
Horse-leech
The horse-leech is a blood-sucking leech found in the waters of the region. Proverbs uses it as an image of persistent, insatiable desire.
HORSELEACH
The horseleach is identified with a leech or, possibly, a vampire-like creature. Proverbs mentions it as having insatiable appetites, with two daughters crying, “Give, give.”
Horseleech
A horseleech is a blood-sucking leech, probably the generic term for such aquatic creatures. The word occurs in Proverbs as an example of insatiable appetite.
Horseman
A horseman was a mounted soldier or a man associated with horses. In the account of the exodus, the Egyptian horsemen included men riding in chariots.
HORSES OF THE SUN
The horses of the sun were horses and chariots dedicated to sun worship at the entrance of the temple in Jerusalem. King Josiah removed them during his religious reforms.
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