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Huphamites, The

People & Groups • Old Testament
The Huphamites were descendants of Hupham, belonging to the tribe of Benjamin.

Huppah

People & Groups • Old Testament
Huppah was a priest appointed to the thirteenth course of priestly service during David’s organization of the priests.

Huppim

People & Groups • Old Testament
Huppim was the head or ancestor of a Benjamite family. The genealogical references leave his precise descent uncertain.

Hur

People & Groups • Old Testament
Hur is the name of several men, including Moses’ associate who helped Aaron support Israel during the battle with Amalek, a forefather of Bezalel, a Midianite prince, and others mentioned in later genealogies.

Hurai

People & Groups • Old Testament
Hurai was one of David’s mighty men, identified as being from the brooks or valley of Gaash. The parallel list calls him Hiddai.

Hurai, Or Hurai

People & Groups • Old Testament
Hurai, or Hurai of the torrents of Gaash, was one of David’s guards or mighty men. He is identified with Hiddai in the parallel account.

Huram

People & Groups • Old Testament
Huram is the name of a Benjamite, the king of Tyre who supported David and Solomon, and the skilled Tyrian craftsman who worked on Solomon’s temple and other projects.

Hurhai

People & Groups • Old Testament
Hurhai was an ancestor of Shallum, the husband of the prophetess Huldah.

Huri

People & Groups • Old Testament
Huri was a descendant of Gad and the father of Abihail, a chief of his family.

HURT

Sin & Judgment • Both
Hurt means harm, injury, bruising, breaking, or wrongdoing. Scripture may use it for physical damage, injustice, or the moral corruption of a person or community.

Husband

Jewish Life & Customs • Both
A husband was the male head of a household and marriage. Scripture also uses marriage imagery to describe God’s covenant relationship with Israel and Christ’s relationship with His church.

HUSBAND'S BROTHER

Jewish Life & Customs • Both
A husband’s brother, or levir, was expected under Israelite law to marry his deceased brother’s childless widow and raise up offspring for the dead brother. Refusal brought public disgrace, though the duty could be declined.
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